Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from planning phase through transfer to manufacturing, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with objectives.

• Develop, manage, and track project schedules, ensuring adherence to milestones and committed deadlines.

• Manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external customers to ensure alignment and effective project execution.

• Act as the primary point of contact with customers, maintaining clear, timely communication and continuous follow-up.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful execution.

• Monitor progress of technical activities, including validations, engineering builds, and process transfers.

• Prepare and present project status reports to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure all project activities comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to the medical industry.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project management and new product introduction processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electromechanical, Electronic, Materials Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the medical device industry or regulated manufacturing environment.

• At least 2 years of experience in Project Management roles leading technical or manufacturing projects.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Intermediate to advanced English level (B+ or higher).

• Knowledge of validation processes, process transfers, and regulated environments.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within the medical device industry.

• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).

• Knowledge of risk analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

• Experience interacting directly with external customers.

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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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