Product Development Engineer

Magnera Corporation; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation seeks a skilled engineer to join our nonwoven materials team in Tennessee. You will work in a cross-functional group of material developers and engineers to deliver milestones for new product development, focusing on spunlace and related nonwoven technologies.

Responsibilities include leading lab and pilot studies, scaling up production, developing new products, and protecting proprietary processes through patents and trade secrets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Textile Engineering or related field with 2 years' experience.
• Experience in lab/engineering role with natural and synthetic fibers for nonwovens.
• Experience with lamination, embossing, calendering, and converting processes.
• Experience with Stage-Gate Process, Statistical Data Analysis, and DOE.
• Experience with products, materials, and federal regulations for masks/facial protection.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-functional team to meet milestones for new product development.
• Ensure design, development, and introduction of new products with higher value.
• Develop new products per management roadmaps and resources.
• Lead product scale up and line trials; write trial reports.
• Plan, conduct, coordinate and supervise lab and pilot studies.
• Lead laboratory capabilities development for applications development.
• Research raw materials to improve products and profitability.
• Market analysis, cost comparisons/evaluations, competitor assessment.

Skills

Nonwoven materials

Laboratory work

Team collaboration

Research

Education

Textile Engineering degree

Related field with 2 years' experience

Tools

Stage-Gate Process

DOE / Design of Experiments

Statistical data analysis

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.