In this individual contributor role, you will influence the future of the Tyvek® portfolio by translating breakthrough science and manufacturing capabilities into differentiated products that solve customer challenges and create business growth.
How You'll Make an Impact- Lead and execute product innovation programs that strengthen the technical value proposition and market position of Tyvek® products.
- Serve as a product technology leader, partnering with Marketing, Product Management, Application Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify growth opportunities and develop market participation strategies.
- Translate manufacturing process capabilities into differentiated product features and customer value propositions.
- Develop deep mechanistic understanding of the relationship between material structure, processing conditions, and product performance.
- Design and drive experimental programs involving flash-spinning technology, polymers, additives, and advanced material systems to support new product development.
- Advance laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing capabilities that accelerate innovation and commercialization.
- Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges and enable data-driven business decisions.
- Lead scale-up and commercialization efforts, working across manufacturing and engineering organizations to successfully launch new products and technologies.
- Build, protect, and leverage intellectual property portfolios that support strategic business objectives.
- Monitor competitive, regulatory, and technology trends and shape proactive technical strategies that position Tyvek® for future growth.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, external research partners, and industry experts.
- Coach and mentor scientists and engineers, fostering technical excellence and helping build organizational capability.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- PhD or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading product development, technology development, or commercialization programs in an industrial environment.
- Strong ability to connect scientific understanding with business and customer needs.
- Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving results through collaboration.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- 3+ years of experience spanning product development, manufacturing, process scale-up, technical service, regulatory, quality, or commercial-facing technical roles.
- Expertise in several of the following areas: product development, polymer processing, materials science, process scale-up, intellectual property development, quality systems, regulatory compliance, project leadership, or statistical experimentation.
- Experience engaging directly with customers and translating market needs into technical solutions.
- Knowledge of nonwoven materials, membrane technologies, selective barrier materials, or related applications.
- Experience leading technology commercialization and manufacturing implementation efforts.
- Demonstrated track record of intellectual property generation, innovation leadership, and technology strategy development.
- German language capabilities are a plus.
Additional Information- Travel up to 25% may be required based on business and project needs.
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