Application Engineering Manager

About

Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” As a global technology group, we make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, offering 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Freudenberg‑NOK Sealing Technologies runs the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. We are a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries, a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operating more than 20 facilities and employing about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive services whenever you need them.
• Vacation: Time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: Local holidays with paid time off.
• Personal Development: Variety of trainings to support career growth.

Location

Troy, OH – On‑Site

Role

Application Engineering Manager

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.

Equal Opportunity

Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer 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.