New Product Development / R&D Manager, Controlled Environment (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Manage and drive complex R&D projects from ideation to market implementation in a multifunctional project team involving internal and external partners.

• Own the product specifications, testing methods, and testing plan for full technical product validation.

• Plan and coordinate product testing for technical claim support, benchmark, and competitor analysis.

• Contribute to idea creation activities and proactively scout, identify, and drive new technology, product, and process opportunities. This includes monitoring of competition landscape.

• Own and manage an existing product portfolio related to quality, regulatory compliance, cost saving, supply chain, production initiatives, and IP environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master degree in an engineering field (Mechanical Engineering preferred).

• 8+ years of experience in product development, preferably in globally operating manufacturing companies within the controlled environment industry.

• Skilled in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks preferred). This role involves design work.

• Experience in project management with track record of successfully completed complex projects. MS Project exposure a plus.

• This role has complete technical responsibility for R&D innovation side (prototyping, testing, manufacturing). Must have stage gate experience within NPD, having a proven track record taking products from idea to launch.

• Experience with manufacturing processes involving plastics and metal in particular (textiles a plus).

• Proven leadership skills.

• Ability to travel to suppliers/end users (10-15% travel).

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 Household Products LP (USA)