Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Technical Services team, providing hands-on coaching, troubleshooting expertise, and technical direction to technicians supporting manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Drive reliability, uptime, and performance of 55+ injection molding machines (Toyo, Engel, Battenfeld, and Arburg), related tooling, robotics, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production leadership to reduce downtime, improve OEE, increase equipment reliability, and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs that minimize production disruptions and support business objectives.
• Lead capital equipment installations, equipment upgrades, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, scrap reduction, and cost savings.
• Manage facility infrastructure and utility systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, fire/life safety systems, generators, and building maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance activities, documentation, and equipment programs comply with OSHA, environmental, quality, and company safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience supporting injection molding manufacturing equipment, maintenance operations, or technical services leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading maintenance, technical services, or manufacturing support teams.
• Extensive hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance experience with injection molding machines, preferably Toyo, Engel, Battenfeld, and Arburg equipment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, controls, servo systems, robotics, automation, auxiliary equipment, and molding process interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technicians, develop technical capabilities within a maintenance organization, and drive accountability for equipment performance.
• Proven success reducing equipment downtime, improving reliability, and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience with CMMS/ERP maintenance systems (SAP PM preferred), work order management, and maintenance planning.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety practices, and facility utility systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance reporting/analytics tools.

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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.