New Product Introduction Engineer I

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.

At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,500 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

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

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.

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Jeffersonville, IN

On-Site

Freudenberg Medical LLC

You support our team as

New Product Introduction Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes. Utilize cross-functional participation to ensure that the equipment and process and processes are compatible with the entire value stream. Efforts should include: Early equipment management (TPM), workstation design, material presentation, standard work and single piece flow.
• Working with PD team, ensure design/process capability has been successfully completed before launch.
• Define and implement equipment set needed to support Pilot & Full-Scale Production
• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Prototype equipment designs quickly with a combination of in-house machining and contract manufacturers
• Drives effort of identifying and implementing affordable error proofing and automation technologies.
• Ensure the implementation of project schedules
• Working closely with Operations team to ensure all facilities are prepared for new product launches
• Supports the development and use of all production and control related processes and documentation including APQP, Control Plans, Qualification Plans, Engineering Change, Deviations, Corrective and Preventative Actions, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, FAI, DFMA, and SPC tools
• Identify and establish new processes and technologies necessary to achieve best cost targets
• Provide guidance regarding project tasks to designers, technicians, and associates.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required,
• 0-3 years of experience required.
• Detail oriented
• Track record of working in fast paced environments
• Ability to work on many different projects at the same time
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, customers and suppliers
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Green Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience in designing, procuring, assembling, troubleshooting and validating equipment
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD software, 2D& 3D.
• Experience in a structured regulatory environment with advanced quality systems such as ISO13485, ISO 9001,
• Experience and demonstrated success in implementing capital projects
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Bio-Medical Engineering
  
  

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.