Senior Staff Engineer, R&D Personal Care

VUSA Velcro USA Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Velcro USA Inc. seeks a senior engineer to apply advanced engineering and scientific principles in R&D, design, and development.

You will lead one or more projects, mentor teammates, and provide technical guidance across cross‑functional groups to achieve timely deliverables. You will analyze data to identify trends, document conclusions, and support corrective actions while contributing to innovations that improve product performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math with 9+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 9+ years of experience.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Experience delivering projects that meet commercial expectations and manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering procedures for R&D and product development.
• Lead or contribute to design, development, support or manufacturing of parts, processes, or components.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance to cross‑functional teams.
• Analyze data, identify trends and perform trade-off analyses.
• Develop test methods, specifications, and processes for complex components and functions.
• Lead CAPA or complaint investigations and communicate findings.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Creative Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

DFMEA

Design of Experiments

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math

Master’s degree (optional)

Job description

It’s a great time to join Velcro Companies! Using Engineering procedures standard for research and development, carries out assignments associated with research, design, development, support or manufacturing of specific parts, processes, or components of products. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. Under the general direction of a functional manager, with moderate latitude for self-direction, operates in one or more areas of responsibility within a specific function. Applies advanced engineering and scientific principles to determine and evaluate technical feasibility for challenging projects; Solves complex customer problems using a variety of technologies. Serves as global project/technology leader; leads brainstorming meetings across the organization and gets buy-in from cross functional partners. Acts as an individual contributor, core team or technical lead for a specific project. Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules. Authors documentation and participates in activities in support of design control. Independently plans, performs & prioritizes tasks that are complex in nature, in alignment with corporate goals. Analyzes and interprets data, identifying trends and formulating the next steps, while effectively performing trade off analysis, if required by the function. Leads, designs and/or develops one or more of the following: new test methods, specifications, technical apparatus, software and processes for complex components and functions. Identifies product defects and recognizes outliers in results. Able to explain and document product defects and their impact. Effectively communicates technical information to a multidisciplinary team in the form of documentation, presentations and technical summaries and promotes collaboration. Technical expertise in (2) areas and emerging as a subject matter expert. Provides technical guidance to and/or supervision of other group members and cross-functional technical teams. Able to mentor others. Provides technical support for or leads Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) or complaint investigations. Independently generates predictable schedules for activities related to the function, understanding cross-functional dependencies. Recommends and leads implementation of improvement initiatives to aid department practices. Contribute to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts for new products and enhancements to current product performance.

Knowledge & Experience (Minimum Job Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or related field and 11 years’ experience or master’s degree and 9 years’ experience. Minimum 9 years of experience in product development with an emphasis on various aspects of engineering design and development. Superior project management skills and experience; proven success in understanding project financials and determining product cost drivers. Extensive proven success in delivering projects to commercial expectations. Strong statistical analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking skills. Strong in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and Design of Experiments methods. Ability to work well independently or collaboratively in teams. Experience working in cross-functional teams; ability to work and thrive in a team environment. Superior time management, communication, and interpersonal skills Proven success coaching and mentoring others. MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) Ability to travel domestically and internationally; 10% Travel Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive-safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development. Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
• Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
• Time-Off Benefits
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave 13
• Paid Company Holidays
• Other Benefits and Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar®
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.