Description:
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,000 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine assignments using existing procedures to solve standard problems
- Typically requires a college or university degree or equivalent work experience
- Has conceptual knowledge of fundamental theories, principles and practices
- Has no related work experience or has work experience but requires formal training in theories/concepts in own function
- Works under close supervision and receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
- Has no discretion to vary from established procedures by performing structured work assignments
- Entry level to a professional career progression
- Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a job discipline
- Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience
- Accountable for own contributions
- Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems
- Analyzes information and standard practices to make judgements
- Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding
Qualifications
- A Degree qualification in Engineering is essential, preferably coupled with a final year project/industrial placement within the Medical Device Industry.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A very practical, constructive and analytical approach to problem solving.
- The ability to manage several tasks simultaneously combined with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Knowledge of ergonomics and its application in a production environment and of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.