Business Support, Career Development, Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Leadership, Manufacturing, Material Science, Polymers, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Support, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Research & Development (R&D), Textile Engineering, Textile Industry
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
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
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.
Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)
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Freudenberg
Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an?
Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen.
All das macht uns aus.
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