Product Development Engineering Manager

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Freudenberg‑NOK Sealing Technologies runs the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. We are a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. With more than 20 facilities and about 4,700 people across the Americas, we are a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

Product Development Engineering Manager

Compensation – $80,000 - $100,000. Compensation will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

• 401K Match – Save for retirement with the company’s help.
• Health Insurance – Comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation – Time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays – Local holidays are fully paid.
• Personal Development – Variety of trainings to support your career growth.

• Lead and develop a small team of direct reports – assign priorities, remove roadblocks, and coach day‑to‑day execution to deliver new products and improvements on schedule.
• Serve as the resident expert on internal manufacturing process capabilities to ensure designs are practical and production‑ready.
• Lead engineering projects that support the broader product portfolio and business strategy – owning scope, timing, risk, and technical outcomes.
• Create, read, and interpret engineering drawings to drive clear specifications and effective design intent.
• Manage the product lifecycle including design, prototyping, testing, and PPAP – driving disciplined execution and strong technical documentation.
• Represent Product Engineering in cross‑functional problem solving and continuous improvement to improve quality, cost, and speed‑to‑market.
• Support customers, suppliers, and internal teams with technical information – serving as the engineering point of contact for product/process quality concerns and maintaining regular supplier communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in Product Engineering.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of automotive components.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools – preferably Siemens NX or Solid Works.
• Experience managing product lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage workload in a team environment.

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