Regional Director – Metal Stamping Engineering, North America

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of global metal stamping engineering strategy across North America, ensuring alignment from vision to shop-floor reality.
• Develop and coach multi-site engineering teams, building strong technical leadership and bench strength across plants.
• Standardize stamping processes, tooling practices, and engineering methods to drive consistency and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase OEE, reduce variation, and elevate overall plant performance.
• Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing technologies to modernize operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve systemic issues and support successful product launches.
• Own capital planning input and ROI validation, driving cost optimization and high-impact investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in metal stamping or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility across multiple sites or regions.
• Deep expertise in stamping processes, tooling, and die design (progressive/compound strongly preferred).
• Proven track record driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ability to lead in a global, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Strong business acumen with experience in capital planning, cost management, and data-driven decision making.

About the role

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies runs 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.

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

Schedule

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies operates in Bristol, NH.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified.