R&D Manager

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 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

You support our team as
R&D Manager

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 organization

Some of your Benefits
401K Match
Save for retirement with the company's help.
Diversity & Inclusion
We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Paid Holidays
With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Personal Development
We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
International Opportunities
Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
Disclaimer
The 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.
Additional Information
Darby Mroz
darby.mroz@fnacc.com