Product Development Engineer

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize raw materials, processes, and products to support business objectives, including new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and execute projects using a structured stage-gate methodology to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful delivery.
• Partner with commercial teams and customers to support the implementation of new products and processes, and to resolve technical challenges.
• Define and establish process and product parameters, including operational settings, performance properties, and specifications.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, capacity, and quality through process optimization and innovation.
• Maintain awareness of emerging materials, technologies, equipment, and competitive offerings through ongoing research and industry engagement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Textile Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D, product development, or a similar technical role
• Proven project management experience (5+ years), with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through commercialization
• Experience working with textiles, nonwovens, polymers, or spunbond technologies strongly preferred
• Background in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of production processes and scale-up
• Familiarity with stage-gate or structured product development processes preferred
• Self-motivated professional with a strong desire for growth and long-term career development

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.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)