Freudenberg Group

Freudenberg Group

Product Development Engineer

Durham, NC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementResearch

About the role

  • Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
  • Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

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.
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment
  • Proven project management experience (5+ years), with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through commercialization
  • Background in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of production processes and scale-up

Nice to have

  • Experience working with textiles, nonwovens, polymers, or spunbond technologies strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with stage-gate or structured product development processes preferred

Company info

  • Partner with commercial teams and customers to support the implementation of new products and processes, and to resolve technical challenges.

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