SP Associates
Senior R&D Engineer Technical Nonwovens - 1455
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 63 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementProcurementIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to support the design, development, and commercialization of innovative technical nonwoven products within a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment. This role will play a key part in driving new product innovation, evaluating new material applications, supporting raw material qualification
- initiatives, and contributing to the company's long-term growth strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise within nonwovens, fibers, polymers, textiles, or related engineered materials industries and have experience managing product development activities from concept through implementation. This individual will collaborate
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the design and development of new technical nonwoven products and material solutions.
- Plan, coordinate, document, and execute product development projects in collaboration with cross-functional departments.
- Evaluate new raw materials, product applications, and process technologies to support innovation and product performance improvements.
- Document experimental results, technical findings, and development activities.
- Support raw material qualification efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Procurement teams regarding product capabilities, material selection, and customer applications.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to support product scale-up, process optimization, and commercialization efforts.
- Maintain compliance with internal quality, safety, and documentation standards.
Nice to have
- This role will play a key part in driving new product innovation, evaluating new material applications, supporting raw material qualification initiatives, and contributing to the company's long-term growth strategy.
- Conduct product trials, laboratory testing, and process evaluations related to new product development activities.
- Assist with intellectual property documentation and patent-related activities as needed.
- Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
- Serve as a technical resource for Production and Operations teams on chemistry, materials, and process-related matters.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or technical engineering within nonwovens, textiles, polymers, fibers, or related manufacturing industries.
- Experience within technical nonwovens or engineered materials strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related technical field required.
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