Vulcanization Process & Reliability Engineer

Freudenberg

Morganfield, Kentucky

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
8D, Automation Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Diversity, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Process Engineering, Production Support, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Startup, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Morganfield, Kentucky
POSTED
30+ days ago

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Asset Reliability

Analyze downtime trends for presses and vulcanization lines

Improve MTBF and reduce repeat failures

Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies

Standardize press rebuild and overhaul practices

Process Parameter Control

Monitor and control key vulcanization parameters (temperature, pressure, cure time, Vacuum)

Validate press control logic for parameter stability

Identify process drift and variation trends

Partner with Automation Engineer to improve control loop performance

Ensure parameter alignment with Control Plan

Production Support

Provide real-time troubleshooting during production issues

Support startup and validation after downtime events

Reduce unplanned production interruptions

Improve cycle consistency

Scrap & Quality Reduction

Analyze scrap trends related to cure parameters

Lead root cause investigations (8D / 5 Why/Cause Map)

Develop corrective actions to eliminate repeat scrap

Partner with Quality and Production to stabilize processes

Predictive & Condition Monitoring

Use thermal imaging, pressure validation, and condition monitoring tools

Identify early failure indicators in heating systems and hydraulics

Develop predictive maintenance roadmap for presses

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university in appropriate technical field.

Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient computer skills.

Good problem solving skills.

Ability to work in a team setting.

Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

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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About the Company

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Freudenberg

Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an? Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen. All das macht uns aus.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
WEBSITE
https://www.freudenberg.com/careers