Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

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.

On-Site

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Lean Engineering, or Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 (and ideally ISO 14001 / ISO 45001)
• Proficiency in Lean methodologies (VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S, etc.)
• Strong understanding of problem‑solving tools and quality methods (FMEA, SPC, 8D, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends and drive action
• Competency in Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or similar data analysis tools
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

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.