Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>At Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, our advanced manufacturing processes are a key driver of global competitiveness. We are looking for a visionary leader to drive innovation, digitalization, and operational excellence in our core Pleating Technologies. Join a global, collaborative organization where your expertise makes a tangible impact.<ul><li>You lead the global development and optimization of Pleating technologies, ensuring efficient, lean and quality- as well as HSE-compliant production processes.</li><li>You drive international process development projects, standardization, engineering changes, and global rollouts.</li><li>You shape the Technology Roadmap, manage CAPEX, select and qualify suppliers, and implement cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.</li><li>You provide leadership to local process engineers, developing technical expertise and fostering talent worldwide.</li><li>You coordinate the global Subject Matter Expert Platform, promoting knowledge exchange and best practices.</li><li>You support plants with operational challenges and efficiency initiatives, including digitalization and smart automation.</li><li>You identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies to maintain Freudenberg’s technological edge.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>University degree in Mechanical, Process, Textile Engineering or comparable; technical apprenticeship is a plus.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in Pleating technologies with a track record of leading international projects.</li><li>Practical operations experience in filter components or comparable manufacturing environments.</li><li>Profound technical expertise, ability to create requirement specifications, and structured project management skills.</li><li>Experience in digitalization, Industry 4.0, or AI.</li><li>Hands-on, results-oriented, and pragmatic with deep awareness of quality and HSE requirements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Excellent intercultural communication skills in English to work with international, cross-functional teams, and willingness to travel and work abroad.</li></ul>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.Freudenberg FT GmbH

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Director Process Technologies – Pleating (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>At Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, our advanced manufacturing processes are a key driver of global competitiveness. We are looking for a visionary leader to drive innovation, digitalization, and operational excellence in our core Pleating Technologies. Join a global, collaborative organization where your expertise makes a tangible impact.<ul><li>You lead the global development and optimization of Pleating technologies, ensuring efficient, lean and quality- as well as HSE-compliant production processes.</li><li>You drive international process development projects, standardization, engineering changes, and global rollouts.</li><li>You shape the Technology Roadmap, manage CAPEX, select and qualify suppliers, and implement cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.</li><li>You provide leadership to local process engineers, developing technical expertise and fostering talent worldwide.</li><li>You coordinate the global Subject Matter Expert Platform, promoting knowledge exchange and best practices.</li><li>You support plants with operational challenges and efficiency initiatives, including digitalization and smart automation.</li><li>You identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies to maintain Freudenberg’s technological edge.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>University degree in Mechanical, Process, Textile Engineering or comparable; technical apprenticeship is a plus.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in Pleating technologies with a track record of leading international projects.</li><li>Practical operations experience in filter components or comparable manufacturing environments.</li><li>Profound technical expertise, ability to create requirement specifications, and structured project management skills.</li><li>Experience in digitalization, Industry 4.0, or AI.</li><li>Hands-on, results-oriented, and pragmatic with deep awareness of quality and HSE requirements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Excellent intercultural communication skills in English to work with international, cross-functional teams, and willingness to travel and work abroad.</li></ul>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.Freudenberg FT GmbH

Director Process Technologies – Pleating (f/m/d)

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