Senior R&D Engineer, Recycled Denim Fiber Insulation

Carlisle Group Plc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is seeking a Sr. R&D Engineer to lead the technical direction for recycled cotton fiber insulation across product lines and plants. You will drive innovation and ensure practical, scalable solutions that advance energy efficiency and performance.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, own major capital programs, mentor engineers, and push for Lean Six Sigma improvements while aligning with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or related engineering field.
• Experience with recycled-textile fiber processing and batt manufacturing.
• Proven enterprise leadership and cross-site standardization.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for engineering analysis, testing, and product design.
• Own new product introductions from concept to commercialization.
• Design and scale up fiber opening, blending, and web-forming systems.
• Improve fiber dispersion, loft, and thermal/acoustic performance.
• Evaluate AI/ML design optimization, simulation, digital twins, and automation.
• Standardize manufacturing and quality systems; lead capital reviews.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering without compromising performance.

Skills

Fiber opening

Fiber blending

Needle-punched batt

Thermally bonded batt

Borate retardant

Cotton web formation

Cross-site leadership

Capital programs

Education

BS in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or related engineering field

Job description

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is seeking a Sr. R&D Engineer to lead the technical direction for recycled cotton fiber insulation across product lines and plants. You will drive innovation and ensure practical, scalable solutions that advance energy efficiency and performance.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, own major capital programs, mentor engineers, and push for Lean Six Sigma improvements while aligning with safety and quality standards.