Freudenberg Group

Application Engineering Manager

Freudenberg Group  •  Troy, MI (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and set the technical strategy for Application Engineering, ensuring alignment with business, product, and customer needs
  • Manage and develop a team of Application Engineers, driving technical excellence, product knowledge, and customer-focused execution
  • Support and lead product development initiatives, including applications in fluid power, sealing technologies, eMobility, and electrification
  • Serve as the technical expert for Fluid Power Industry products, identifying opportunities where Freudenberg solutions can replace competitor products
  • Partner closely with customers and internal teams (engineering, quality, program management, materials, and lead centers) to support applications, resolve issues, and drive solutions
  • Oversee technical problem resolution, including warranty analysis, field investigations, teardowns, corrective actions, and quality improvements
  • Deliver technical training and value-based product presentations to internal teams and customers while supporting strategic account plans

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, or related technical discipline)
  • 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment
  • Experience with sealing technologies, hydraulics, fluid power products, or related industrial applications preferred
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple priorities in a customer-facing environment
  • Strong technical communication skills, including experience presenting product features, material knowledge, and application solutions
  • Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or UG NX and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in technical training, value engineering, technical sales support, or project management is a plus

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 Freudenberg Group

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.

Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 175-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.

In 2024, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 52,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.95 billion.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Weinheim, DE
Year Founded
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