Product Development R&D Engineer

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 a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

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.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Asheville, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

You support our team as

Product Development R&D Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop raw materials, processes and products to support the business strategy including new product design or product/process enhancement.
• Define and execute projects using stage gate methodology.
• Provide support to commercial team and customers for implementation of new processes/products and customer issues.
• Establish process/product parameters (settings, properties and specifications).
• Define and implement methods to improve productivity, capacity and quality.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering is required. Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Textile Engineering is preferred. Masters Degree in Engineering is preferred.
• 5 years experience in product development or manufacturing role with project management experience, preferably Stage Gate.
• Prior experience in melt spin/draw/winding fibers, spun-bonded nonwovens, and operation of major chemical process equipment desired.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment and on multiple projects simultaneously, as well as, the ability to interface effectively with other functions
• Project management skills (stage-gate, time management, prioritization), well-developed analytical problem solving (root cause, 8D), applied scientific/engineering/math principles and experimentation techniques/principles (DOE)
  
  

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.