About this role
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Responsibilities:
- Lead Product & Process Development – Create and enhance raw materials, processes, and products that align with business strategy.
- Drive Technical Projects – Plan and execute development initiatives using stage‑gate methodology to ensure successful commercialization.
- Support Customers & Commercial Teams – Implement new products/processes and resolve technical issues in collaboration with internal teams and customers.
- Optimize & Innovate – Establish product/process parameters, improve productivity and quality, and stay current on emerging materials, technologies, and industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science with 3–5 years of industry experience, or an advanced degree with relevant research experience.
- Industry Experience: Background in product development, process engineering, or technical service within chemical, nonwoven, textile, polymer, or automotive industries.
- Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of applied statistical methods (e.g., SPC, capability analysis, hypothesis testing).
- Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to commercialization.
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.
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About Freudenberg Group
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 175-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.
In 2024, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 52,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.95 billion.
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What you'll do
- The R&D Engineer will lead product and process development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy. They will also drive technical projects and support customers by resolving technical issues.
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