Nonwoven Product Development Engineer — Scale-Up & Innovation

Magnera Corporation

Tennessee

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Magnera Corporation seeks a Textile Engineer to join a cross-functional team focused on new product development in nonwoven fabrics. You will lead lab studies, guide scale-up efforts, and ensure regulatory compliance for surgical mask materials.

The role requires expertise in lamination, embossing, calendering, and DOE/Stage-Gate processes to drive value and performance across consumer products. Collaboration with management and R&D will be essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Textile Engineering or related field with 2+ years experience.
Experience in lab/engineering roles with natural and synthetic fibers finishes for nonwovens/textiles.
Experience with lamination, embossing, calendering and other converting processes.
Experience with Stage-Gate Process, Statistical Data Analysis, and Design of Experiments.
Experience with products, materials, and federal regulations for surgical/masks and facial protection.

Responsibilities

Work in a cross-functional team to deliver milestones for new product development projects.
Ensure design, development, and introduction of higher-value products for consumer applications.
Develop new products guided by management roadmaps and plans.
Lead scale-up, line trials, and write trial reports for nonwoven fabrics.
Plan and supervise lab and pilot studies with minimal supervision.
Build laboratory capabilities for applications development.
Research materials to improve products and profitability.
Analyze market, costs, and competitor products.