Product Development R&D Engineer

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Asheville, NC
In-Office
Other • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

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HQ: Weinheim
17,448 Employees

What We Do

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.

Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.

In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion.


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