Freudenberg Group
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Durham, NCtime type:
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R\_00091900**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# 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&D* Minimum 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 desired* Experience working in Customer Driven Roles or Customer Plants strongly preferred* Experience with Stage-Gate Product Development Process, Statistical Data Analysis, and/or Design of Experiment. Ability to lead an innovation process* Excellent 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.Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)**Welcome to Freudenberg
Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Durham, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R\_00091900**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# 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&D* Minimum 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 desired* Experience working in Customer Driven Roles or Customer Plants strongly preferred* Experience with Stage-Gate Product Development Process, Statistical Data Analysis, and/or Design of Experiment. Ability to lead an innovation process* Excellent 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.Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)**Welcome to Freudenberg
Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. #J-18808-Ljbffr