Application Guide

How to Apply for GROWTTH Engineer II

at Freudenberg

🏢 About Freudenberg

Freudenberg Medical specializes in tailor-made emission-neutral energy systems for sustainable heavy-duty e-mobility, positioning itself at the forefront of green technology innovation. The company's GROWTTH® system represents their proprietary approach to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, making it an ideal environment for professionals passionate about sustainable engineering and systematic process optimization.

About This Role

As a GROWTTH Engineer II, you'll lead continuous improvement projects while actively developing a Lean culture through hands-on facilitation of GROWTTH® events like Kaizens, VSM, and 5S. This role is impactful because you'll directly contribute to year-on-year savings through excellent project execution while training staff across the organization in Lean methodologies, making you a key driver of operational excellence at Freudenberg Medical Ireland.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve facilitating a morning Kaizen event with production teams to optimize a manufacturing cell, followed by analyzing value stream maps to identify waste reduction opportunities. In the afternoon, you could be training staff on 5S principles or preparing A3 reports to document improvement projects, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with year-on-year savings targets.

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🎯 Who Freudenberg Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of demonstrable Continuous Improvement/Lean experience with specific expertise in Kaizen, VSM, A3, 5S, and 3P methodologies
  • Holds an Engineering or Science degree (preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering) with practical application of Lean principles
  • Possesses an engaging, energetic personality with proven ability to bring cross-functional teams together and influence cultural change
  • Can confidently represent Freudenberg Medical Ireland as the GROWTTH/Lean expert within the wider Freudenberg Medical group

📝 Tips for Applying to Freudenberg

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Quantify your CI/Lean achievements using specific metrics (e.g., 'reduced waste by 15% through Kaizen event' or 'improved OEE by 20% using VSM analysis')

2

Highlight any experience with medical device manufacturing or regulated industries, as this is Freudenberg Medical's core business

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Demonstrate your understanding of GROWTTH® by researching Freudenberg's proprietary system and connecting your experience to their methodology

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Showcase team leadership examples where you brought diverse groups together to implement Lean changes

5

Tailor your resume to emphasize both technical Lean skills AND your ability to train others and build culture

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with the GROWTTH® methodologies mentioned (Kaizen, VSM, A3, 5S, 3P) and how you've applied them", 'Examples of successfully training staff in Lean thinking and changing organizational culture', 'How your engineering/science background enables you to understand technical processes while implementing CI improvements', 'Your ability to represent the company as a GROWTTH/Lean expert within a larger corporate structure']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Freudenberg Medical's specific products and their position in the sustainable heavy-duty e-mobility market
  • → The GROWTTH® system - how it differs from standard Lean/CI approaches and its implementation across Freudenberg
  • → Freudenberg Group's sustainability commitments and how the medical division contributes to emission-neutral goals
  • → Ireland's medical device manufacturing landscape and regulatory environment

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific Kaizen or VSM event you led from start to finish, including challenges and measurable outcomes
2 How would you approach training manufacturing staff who are resistant to Lean culture changes?
3 Describe your experience working in medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments
4 How do you prioritize multiple CI projects to achieve year-on-year savings targets?
5 What do you understand about Freudenberg's GROWTTH® system and how would you contribute to its implementation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic Lean/CI terminology without connecting it to Freudenberg's specific GROWTTH® methodology
  • Focusing only on individual technical achievements without demonstrating team leadership and training capabilities
  • Failing to show how your experience aligns with medical device manufacturing or regulated industry requirements

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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