Reliability Engineer
Freudenberg Performance Materials
Maintain and improve equipment reliability via analysis, troubleshooting, and project execution.
1 months ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Durham, NC
Onsite
Company Size
5,366 Employees
Service Specialisms
Nonwoven Materials
Advanced Materials
Textile Solutions
Filtration Media
Automotive Textiles
Medical Applications
Industrial Applications
Environmental Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Apparel & Shoe Building
Energy
Filter Media
Household & Living
Healthcare
Industrial & Manufacturing
Mobility and Transport
Civil Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
predictive monitoring
vendor coordination
capital execution
systems troubleshooting
technical drawing
failure analysis
- Predictive Monitoring & Reliability Support: Monitor critical equipment health using vibration analysis and thermal imaging, and assist in developing long-term reliability strategies.
- Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with third-party vendors to outsource fabrications, manage part procurement, and create SAP requisitions.
- Project Leadership & Capital Execution: Support Capex and Maintenance initiatives from concept to closeout using the full capital engineering stage-gate process.
- Systems Troubleshooting & Safety Engineering: Apply expertise in electromechanical and industrial control systems to resolve machine issues and enhance safety through equipment redesign.
- Technical Drawing & Documentation: Create detailed engineering drawings with AutoCAD and Inventor, and produce professional deliverables like project scopes and executive presentations.
- Failure Analysis & Maintenance Strategy: Diagnose equipment issues and optimize performance using CMMS, predictive tools, and root cause analysis.
What you bring
mechanical degree
autocad
scada
six sigma
3-10 yrs
communication
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of controls and instrumentation/SCADA and AutoCAD
- Reliability or Project Management Certifications (CMRP, CRL, PMP) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are a plus
- 3-10 years of reliability, maintenance, or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Self-starter with strong communication skills
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Company
Overview
Founded 2015
Year Established
The company was created through the merger of Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.
Revenue €1.4B+
Annual Turnover
Generates over €1.4 billion in revenue from its global operations.
32–35 sites
Production Facilities
Operates between 32 and 35 production sites spread across 14 countries.
- Became a global leader in technical textiles after merging Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.
- Headquartered in Weinheim, Germany.
- Focuses on high-performance nonwovens for automotive interiors, battery separators, fuel cell components, and cable protection.
- Supplies textiles for building materials like acoustic panels, roof waterproofing membranes, and carpet backing.
- Develops medical nonwovens for wound care, stoma products, and hygiene items, as well as filter media for air and liquid filtration.
- Creates unusual products such as Evolon® microfilament fabrics and Dripstop® condensation control textiles.
- Undertakes projects in automotive lining systems, energy-storage materials, industrial filtration, and specialized composite textiles.
- Leverages deep textile R&D to create tailored solutions using spunbond, composites, coated fabrics, and smart-textile finishes.
- Innovation strength
- Strong customer orientation
- Diversity and team spirit
- Commitment to excellence
- Reliability
- Pro‑active, responsible action
25% reduction
CO₂ emissions target
Aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25% by 2025.
1.6 MW
Photovoltaic system
Installed a photovoltaic system on the Nantong factory roof.
100% recycled
PET-based materials
Offers padding solutions made from 100% recycled PET materials.
2,486 GWh
Energy consumption
Total energy consumption in 2024, with 38% sourced from renewable energy.
- Recycling ~7 million post-consumer PET bottles daily into polyester nonwovens
- Target of CO₂-neutral operations by 2045 (net-zero)
- Cutting CO₂ emissions by ~1,200 tons annually through the photovoltaic system
- Energy efficiency at 0.21 kWh/€ of sales
- Global teams in 14+ countries fostering multicultural and international perspectives
- Active Diversity & Inclusion community ensuring equal opportunities
- In Freudenberg Group overall: gender and age diversity emphasized as contributor to success
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