Regional Director – Metal Stamping Engineering, North America

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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

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Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Bristol, NH

On-Site

You support our team as

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in metal stamping manufacturing, including expertise in stamping processes, press systems, tooling, and progressive and/or compound die technologies.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams across multiple manufacturing sites, business units, or regions within a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, statistical analysis, root-cause problem solving, and process optimization.
• Experience leading new product introductions, tooling launches, equipment installations, manufacturing transfers, and process validation activities.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience developing capital plans, building investment business cases, evaluating risk, and validating return on investment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, lead transformation initiatives, and travel regularly throughout North America.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.