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N e w H a m p s h i r e , 2 0 1 7 • S T U F F 41 P RO F I L E S "I started my career with Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies as a Product Engineer after graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. During my time as a product engineer I had a lot of opportunities to learn from other departments expanding my knowledge base about the business. I also improved my presentation and communication skills traveling around the world for sales and quality topics. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has many facilities which allowed me to expand my knowledge base as a Quality Engineer at another location. Moving to various divisions gave me the opportunity to learn from the most talented people working in the industry. During this five year time period, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has continued to provide new and exciting challenges to further my career growth. I plan to continue growing within the company and learning from the talent that exists here." "I first began working for Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies after graduating with a M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. I started with the company two years ago as the Materials Engineer. I've had the opportunity to closely work with the R&D department and the Components Division to develop new materials as the industry is constantly evolving. This has given me the opportunity to learn from the most talented people working in the industry. This knowledge that they continuously share with me helps me in my current role as a Materials Engineer for a molding facility. During this two-year time period, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has encouraged me to participate in Lean Systems and Six Sigma training. I use the tools I learned from these trainings daily and they help me problem- solve and execute my daily job requirements more efficiently. I'm excited to continue growing within the company and expanding my communication to interact with different divisions and all the talent that exists here." Position: Quality Engineer Age: 28 Breanna Cronk Position: Materials Engineer Age: 25 Amy Kasabian "I began working for Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies as a summer intern during the summers of 2007 and 2008. This was my introduction to manufacturing and it proved to be a valuable learning experience for me as I began my college career. I eventually returned to FNST in 2013 shortly after graduating from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a BBA in Management in a support role in the continuous improvement department. I had the privilege of working with a diverse group of people in a variety of roles helping to eliminate waste from all manufacturing and administrative processes. I was given an opportunity to further my education beyond my degree and learn the importance of eliminating waste, reducing variation, and adding value to the business using the lean manufacturing methodology. With FNST I've had the chance to work with an experienced workforce, receive valuable training, and further my career on a global stage. During my four years with the company they have supported my desire for career advancement, ultimately leading to a promotion in a managerial role. They have encouraged my continued growth and refinement of skills, proving that hard work and dedication can result in exciting career development possibilities." Position: Continuous Improvement Manager Age: 29 Shaun LaPlante "I began working for Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in April 2017 after graduating from Keene State College with a bachelor's degree in Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences. In my short time with the company, I have been given the opportunity to apply my safety and health knowledge in a manufacturing setting in order to find ways to make a difference for every employee. In this role, I have also been given the opportunity to expand into the quality side of manufacturing, which has provided me with valuable knowledge of an area that I did not study in school. The employees here are eager to educate me and there is something new to learn every day. I look forward to growing with the company and everything it can offer me." Position: Quality/HSE Specialist Age: 27 Kerry Chaisson