Director Process Technologies – Pleating

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

Some of your Benefits

Flexible Work Models

International Opportunities

Personal Development

Diversity & Inclusion

Sustainability & Social Commitment

Weinheim

Potvorice

Hybrid Work

Freudenberg FT GmbH

At Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, our advanced manufacturing processes are a key driver of global competitiveness. We are looking for a visionary leader to drive innovation, digitalization, and operational excellence in our core Pleating Technologies. Join a global, collaborative organization where your expertise makes a tangible impact.

You support our team as

DIRECTOR PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES – PLEATING (F/M/D)

Responsibilities

• You lead the global development and optimization of Pleating technologies, ensuring efficient, lean and quality- as well as HSE-compliant production processes.
• You drive international process development projects, standardization, engineering changes, and global rollouts.
• You shape the Technology Roadmap, manage CAPEX, select and qualify suppliers, and implement cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.
• You provide leadership to local process engineers, developing technical expertise and fostering talent worldwide.
• You coordinate the global Subject Matter Expert Platform, promoting knowledge exchange and best practices.
• You support plants with operational challenges and efficiency initiatives, including digitalization and smart automation.
• You identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies to maintain Freudenberg's technological edge.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical, Process, Textile Engineering or comparable; technical apprenticeship is a plus.
• Strong hands-on experience in Pleating technologies with a track record of leading international projects.
• Practical operations experience in filter components or comparable manufacturing environments.
• Profound technical expertise, ability to create requirement specifications, and structured project management skills.
• Experience in digitalization, Industry 4.0, or AI.
• Hands-on, results-oriented, and pragmatic with deep awareness of quality and HSE requirements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent intercultural communication skills in English to work with international, cross-functional teams, and willingness to travel and work abroad.

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.

Additional Information

Julia Kratz