Lean Engineer

Lean Engineer | Freudenberg

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 Benefitsarrow_right

401K Match

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

Health Insurance

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

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays

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

Personal Development

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

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On-Site

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You support our team as

Lean Engineer

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

• Lead the planning, execution, and follow-up of Kaizen events, ensuring measurable improvements and clear communication of results across the site.
• Drive site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, aligning efforts with broader operational excellence and business objectives.
• Train and coach teams on Lean principles, tools, and sustainability practices to build internal capability and long-term impact.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies and implement practical, value-driven solutions in manufacturing and operations.
• Mentor and develop Continuous Improvement team members and site champions to strengthen a high-performance improvement culture.
• Actively participate in and contribute to a broader Continuous Improvement/SME network, sharing best practices and advancing strategic initiatives.
• Lead by example by fostering a proactive, accountable, and growth-focused culture aligned with company values.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or process improvement roles.
• 3-5 years of experience leading projects, initiatives, or teams in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements (productivity, quality, cost, safety, or lead time).
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
• Experience working in cross-functional or matrix organizations, influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong coaching, facilitation, and change management skills.

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.

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Additional Informationarrow_right

Jarett Burns

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