Working At Freudenberg
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Responsibilities
- Product & Process Development : Responsible for designing, improving, and maintaining new and existing products and processes that are cost-efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
- Market Research : Research markets for various applications of spunbond technology nonwoven fabrics in the automotive, building materials, construction, and industrial sectors.
- Material Innovation : Research all available raw materials, fibers, and chemicals to identify opportunities for product improvement and cost reduction.
- Technical Leadership : Provide guidance and expertise to business champions, sales & marketing teams, and customers on both new and existing products.
- Project Reporting : Track and report project progress and milestones to management for visibility and alignment.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Textile Chemistry, Polymer or Fiber Chemistry.3+ years Management / Supervision experience in R&DMinimum 5 years experience in an applications or product development environment in one or more of the following areas : textile finishing, spunbound processes, spunlaced, dying and / or coating (PVC and / or PU), adhesives, filter materials, fiber spinning (staple, filament, spunbond or melt blown) or polymer extrusion.Nonwovens and specifically spunbound experience is highly desiredExperience working in Customer Driven Roles or Customer Plants strongly preferredExperience with Stage-Gate Product Development Process, Statistical Data Analysis, and / or Design of Experiment. Ability to lead an innovation processExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organizationThe 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.