Nonwoven Product Engineer - Innovation in Filtration & Tech

oxco; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxco is seeking a Nonwoven Product Engineer to develop and support commercial nonwoven products for filtration, automotive, acoustics, and building applications. You will translate customer needs into manufacturable specifications, collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and sales.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in product development with textiles; experience scaling lab to production and strong problem‑solving skills are expected. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering (Textile, Chemical, Materials) or related field.
• Textile Science degree preferred.
• 3–6 years in Product Development with textiles; nonwoven experience preferred.
• Experience translating customer needs into technical product specs.
• Experience with nonwoven tech in filtration/automotive/acoustics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize nonwoven products for customer applications.
• Translate application requirements into technical product specifications.
• Evaluate physical properties and optimize performance metrics.
• Scale lab/pilot developments into full production runs with manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot field and mill issues and drive corrective actions.
• Document development work, data sheets and guidelines.

Skills

Nonwoven fundamentals

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Problem solving

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Textile/Chemical/Materials)

Textile Science degree preferred

Job description

Oxco is seeking a Nonwoven Product Engineer to develop and support commercial nonwoven products for filtration, automotive, acoustics, and building applications. You will translate customer needs into manufacturable specifications, collaborating with R&D, manufacturing and sales.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in product development with textiles; experience scaling lab to production and strong problem‑solving skills are expected. Travel up to 10% may be required.