Senior Development Engineer: Materials & Process Innovation

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Diversity & Inclusion

Performance Related Bonus

Workwear

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead site R&D projects, guiding material development and process improvements from lab to production scale. You will coordinate dual sourcing, drive cross-functional initiatives, and ensure rigorous documentation per design control and ISO standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage project timelines, and translate market insights into new materials opportunities, while maintaining compliance with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science.
• Minimum 5 years' industrial experience in technical product development and project management.
• Project Management certification (e.g. Prince 2, Agile).
• Lean Systems Green Belt or equivalent Lean/OPEX certification.
• Understanding of HSE and chemical safety regulations (COSHH, COMAH, REACH).
• Understanding of ISO 13485 Medical Device Standard and Regulatory Requirements.
• Experience with Operational Excellence (OPEX) tools.
• Laboratory experience with materials development and testing.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver R&D projects, overseeing design and development of new materials and process improvements through lab and production trials.
• Organize and manage business continuity projects, including dual sourcing of key raw materials, coordinating with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive site improvement initiatives focusing on process enhancement, efficiency, and new equipment introductions.
• Prepare and approve documentation supporting design control and validation activities, ensuring ISO 13485 and customer requirements compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and project management support to teams across sites, aligned with FPM strategy.
• Mentor new team members and placement students on project delivery and professional development.

Skills

Project management

HSE awareness

Laboratory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

PU foam materials knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

QPDC

Job description

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to lead site R&D projects, guiding material development and process improvements from lab to production scale. You will coordinate dual sourcing, drive cross-functional initiatives, and ensure rigorous documentation per design control and ISO standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage project timelines, and translate market insights into new materials opportunities, while maintaining compliance with internal