HSE Specialist

Overview

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.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company s help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Troy, OH

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

• Conduct thorough inspections of work areas to identify and propose corrective measures for unsafe work conditions, methods, and practices, prioritizing risk assessment and mitigation
• Intervene, advise, and report on unsafe working conditions or environmental practices, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace through auditing
• Deliver comprehensive HSE orientation programs for employees, providing essential foundational training to promote safety awareness
• Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing timely and factual investigation reports to facilitate monitoring and reporting
• Offer guidance and support to management and employees on HSE matters, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and report on health, safety, and environmental performance, striving for an injury-free and sustainable workplace
• Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in HSE practices
• Take responsibility for overseeing one facility or site, serving as a Subject Matter Expert in areas such as Machine Safety or Chemicals, reinforcing safety protocols and environmental stewardship

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on HSE experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, construction, or similar operational environment
• Professional HSE certification preferred (e.g., CHST, CSP, NEBOSH, CIH, or equivalent)
• OSHA, ISO 14001, and/or ISO 45001 training or certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace safety inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions
• Proven background in incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and formal report preparation
• Experience delivering HSE training and orientation programs to employees at various organizational levels
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers:
  Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation:
  Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution:
  Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

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.