Product Manager, Forming & Dryer Fabrics

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet, a global technology leader for process industries, seeks a Product Manager- Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) to drive the sales strategy, roadmap, and profitability of an industrial textiles portfolio including forming fabrics, dryer fabrics, filtration media, and conveyors.

You will partner with Sales, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to translate customer needs into product direction, lead full lifecycle development from concept to launch, and deliver differentiated solutions that improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Textile, or Paper Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in industrial textiles, papermaking fabrics or related engineered products.
• Experience with customer trials, data analysis, and pricing/margin analysis; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales strategy, roadmap development and product profitability for the PMC portfolio.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to deliver differentiated product solutions.
• Lead full lifecycle development from concept through launch and eventual phase-out.

Skills

Engineering background

Technical product management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Textile, or Paper Science Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Analytical tools

Job description

Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner? We are seeking a highly skilled Product Manager- Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) to help drive the sales strategy, roadmap development, and overall commercial success of a portfolio of industrial textiles, including forming fabrics, dryer fabrics, filtration media, and conveyor products. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to deliver differentiated product solutions that enhance customer productivity, improve quality, and reduce total cost of ownership. You will serve as a key voice in transforming customer needs into actionable product direction and will lead initiatives that shape our competitive position in the market. This position is responsible for managing the full product life cycle—from concept through launch and eventual phase-out. You will use market insights, customer feedback, and data-driven decision-making to define segment strategies, build compelling business cases, lead cross-functional new product development processes, and optimize the performance and profitability of the product portfolio. You will also champion the creation of sales tools, value calculations, pricing frameworks, training materials, and marketing messages that support product differentiation, field adoption, and commercial success.

Job Requirements:

Candidates should bring a strong background in engineering or technical product management with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Textile, or Paper Science Engineering; or commensurate experience in the paper industry. . A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in industrial textiles, papermaking fabrics, filtration media, technical textiles, or related engineered products is required. Experience supporting customer trials and analyzing performance data, strong financial acumen related to pricing and margin analysis, and proficiency in MS Office and analytical tools.

We Offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Our competitive wage and benefits package include a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

When Everything Works Together Valmet is where talented individuals from diverse backgrounds come together. With 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and we support an even broader range of process industries with our automation and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, innovation, service expertise, and strong teamwork. http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors.