Lean Engineer

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.

Some of your Benefits 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

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

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Findlay, OH

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

You support our team as

Lean Engineer Responsibilities

• Partner with the Lean Manager and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead and support Kaizen events, problem-solving activities, and process improvement projects that eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify trends, uncover improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision making.
• Develop and maintain standardized work, visual management systems, and 5S practices that improve consistency and performance across the facility.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and improve process capability.
• Track improvement project progress, action items, and key performance metrics to ensure initiatives deliver measurable and sustainable results.
• Coach and engage employees at all levels in Lean thinking, continuous improvement principles, and practical problem-solving techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Quality, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Waste Reduction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
• Experience leading projects, facilitating teams, or driving process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools; Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus but not required.

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.