Process Engineer
Freudenberg · Hopkinsville, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Hopkinsville, KY.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $93k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 268 live postings that list pay, out of 770 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 14 other live process postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 60%
- ✓ Root cause 53%
- FMEA 40%
- New product launch 40%
- SPC 40%
- Automation 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Full description from FreudenbergAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, quality assurance, and supply chain to ensure alignment on project
requirements
and goals.
Perform detailed engineering analyses and simulations to validate designs and identify potential improvements or optimizations.
Develop and maintain technical documentation including specifications, designs, and reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.
Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses to support decision-making processes.
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in engineering processes.
Support quality assurance initiatives by participating in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Review and approve engineering designs and changes, ensuring adherence to technical standards and customer requirements.
Participate in technical presentations and discussions with stakeholders to convey engineering concepts and project updates effectively.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc.) or related field.
2+ years of relevant engineering experience (if Secondary education then 6+ yrs) in a manufacturing or technical environment.
Proficient in engineering software and tools relevant to the specific engineering discipline (e.g., CAD, simulation software).
Strong understanding of engineering principles, design methodologies, and regulatory compliance standards.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies LP
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