Engineering Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of application engineers, ensuring high-quality technical output and customer-ready deliverables.
• Serve as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and internal teams—driving solutions from concept through production.
• Engage directly with customers to understand challenges, promote value-based solutions, and support product design and application development.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and field issues, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.
• Oversee application testing and lab operations to validate product performance and support new and existing business.
• Manage supplier technical performance, including quoting, failure analysis, and change management collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead multiple engineering projects across customers, balancing priorities while supporting continuous improvement and quality system compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in seal, gasket, or similar product design within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with 3D modeling (SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms).
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, support customer-facing activities, and travel as needed.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.