BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related discipline
Experience in fibers, textiles, or non-wovens industry
Preferred expertise in recycled-textile fiber processing and manufacturing techniques
Knowledge of borate fire retardant application and cotton/binder-fiber web formation
Proven leadership in cross-site standardization and capital programs
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for engineering analysis and product design standards
Own new product introductions from concept to commercialization
Design and scale up fiber processing systems and lead trials
Improve fiber performance through structured experimentation
Evaluate emerging technologies for design optimization and automation
Standardize manufacturing and quality systems across plants
Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Benefits
Opportunity to work with innovative, sustainable materials
Engagement in cutting-edge technology evaluation
Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
Involvement in cross-functional projects across multiple plants
Contribution to environmentally friendly building solutions
Full Job Description
Job Description
Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) delivers building envelope solutions that control water, air, vapor, and energy. Our Henry® UltraTouch™ Recycled Denim Insulation, an Architectural Record Product of the Year, is made from 80% post-industrial recycled denim and cotton textile waste. As Senior R&D Process Engineer, you'll set the technical direction for recycled cotton fiber insulation across multiple product lines and plants.
What You'll Do
Set technical direction for engineering analysis, testing, and product design standards across product lines and plants
Own new product introductions from concept to commercialization using Stage-Gate, guided by voice of the customer
Design and scale up fiber opening, conditioning, blending, and web-forming systems, and lead pilot and full-scale trials
Improve fiber dispersion, weight uniformity, loft, and thermal and acoustic performance through structured experimentation
Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML design optimization, simulation, digital twins, automation, and advanced sensing
Standardize manufacturing and quality systems across plants, and lead technical reviews of capital investments
Drive cost reduction and value engineering without compromising performance
Champion COS and Lean Six Sigma, mentor engineers, and advise senior leadership
Qualifications
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or related discipline
Experience in fibers, textiles or non-wovens industry
Preferred expertise in recycled-textile fiber opening, blending, needle-punched or thermally bonded batt manufacturing, borate fire retardant application, and cotton/binder-fiber web formation
Proven enterprise leadership, including cross-site standardization and major capital programs
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Additional Information
About The Carlisle Group
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that manages a diverse portfolio of alternative assets. The firm invests across four segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions. The Carlyle Group has more than 1,800 employees in 31 offices across six continents. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
