Posting Title Product Development Engineer

Magnera Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Textile engineering

Laboratory work

Nonwoven fabrics

Lamination/Embossing/Calendering

Stage-Gate process

Design of Experiments

Statistical data analysis

Regulations for surgical masks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Textile Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Work in a cross-functional team of nonwoven material developers and engineers to deliver on agreed milestones for new product development projects.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional team of nonwoven material developers and engineers to deliver on agreed milestones for new product development projects.
• Ensure design, development, and introduction of new and improved products with higher value to consumer products.
• Develop new products as defined by management, utilizing technology road maps, functional plans and other resources.
• Deliver on project objectives in the initiation, design, development, and optimization of Nonwoven Fabrics/Laminates after receiving functional guidance.
• Plan, conduct, coordinate and supervise lab and pilot studies with minimal supervision.
• Lead product scale up and line trials and writes trial reports.
• Develop and build laboratory capabilities for applications development.
• Research all available raw materials which could lead to improved products and profitability.
• Market analysis, cost comparisons/evaluations, competitor product and process assessment.
• Develop and maintain an expert level knowledge of spunlace and other related nonwoven technologies and high-performance nonwovens and wipes supply chain.
• Ensure protection of technologies, processes, materials, and products through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Set priorities and keep momentum going on a mixed project portfolio including new products, raw materials, cost-out programs, technology platforms, and project timelines.
• Respond quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-range strategic projects and goals.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, either: a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering or a related science/engineering field, or the foreign degree equivalent and 2 years' experience in the job offered or a related occupation, OR, a U.S. Master's degree in Textile Engineering or a related science/engineering field, or the foreign degree equivalent.
• Experience working in a laboratory or engineering role with natural and synthetic fibers finishes for non-wovens or textile developments.
• 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 associated with surgical and infection prevention, primarily masks and facial protection.