Freudenberg Group

Product Development Engineer

Freudenberg Group  •  Durham, NC (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

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

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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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Freudenberg Group

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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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Weinheim, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
freudenberg.com
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