Industrial Engineer; f​/m​/d

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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as O-Cedar®, and Vileda®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

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Location:

Aurora, IL

On-Site

Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)

Salary:
The expected salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000 USD annually, and is dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; paid time-off and holidays; and parental leave.

• Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (technical background) strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally working in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or similar manufacturing environment, including demonstrated progression in technical field. Familiar with manufacturing processes (ideally this includes injection molding and automation within factory and warehouse).
• Ability to work on-site in Aurora, IL, and travel approximately 10% (including global).
• Working knowledge of SAP (or relevant ERP) and common manufacturing/quality methods (e.g., SPC) and comfort operating in a performance-management culture.
• Ability to build, monitor, and communicate KPI dashboards/metrics; comfortable using data and statistics to drive accountability and sustained improvements.
• Proven skills analyzing downtime, scrap, and rework trends and translating findings into practical countermeasures that improve cycle time, labor balance, and material flow.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective action experience, including partnering with Quality on internal/external quality issues and corrective actions.
• Experience improving line/assembly layouts and creating standard work layouts to support safe, efficient, repeatable operations.
• Hands-on experience supporting multi-area plant operations and driving shop-floor execution. Strong collaboration, conflict management, and influence skills with ability to partner cross-functionally.
• Solid understanding of safety and ergonomic principles; consistently models safe behaviors on the floor.

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