Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Product Development Engineer

Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP • $80K — $110K *
Durham, NC 27713In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

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), leading initiatives from concept through commercialization
  • Experience with textiles, nonwovens, polymers, or spunbond technologies is strongly preferred
  • Background in a manufacturing environment with understanding of production processes and scale-up
  • Familiarity with stage-gate or structured product development processes is preferred
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire for growth and long-term career development

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize raw materials, processes, and products to meet business goals
  • Lead and execute projects using a structured stage-gate methodology
  • Partner with commercial teams and customers to introduce new products and address technical challenges
  • Define and establish process and product parameters, such as operational settings and specifications
  • Identify and implement improvements to productivity, capacity, and quality
  • Stay informed on emerging materials, technologies, and competitive offerings
Full Job Description
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


Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

About Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Freudenberg Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, filtration, healthcare, and hygiene. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, from air and liquid filtration to wound care and feminine hygiene. Freudenberg Nonwovens is a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group, a global technology company with operations in more than 60 countries. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. Freudenberg Nonwovens has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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