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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