Tissue Product Engineer - R&D & Manufacturing Impact (Kaukauna)

Albany International Corp.; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is seeking a Product Engineer - Tissue to join the R&D Product Engineering team.

You will help develop high-performance fabrics used on tissue machines worldwide, collaborating with manufacturing and engineering to solve real-world challenges. In this hands-on role you will design experiments, test weave patterns, analyze performance data, and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an R&D/engineering or lab setting.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Applied statistics and DOE knowledge.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development of custom fabrics that improve tissue machine efficiency.
• Design and evaluate weave patterns via tests, modeling, and pilot trials.
• Analyze performance data, troubleshoot issues, and document results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver solutions.
• Deliver written reports and present findings to leaders.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Applied statistics & DOE

Job description

Albany International Corp. in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is seeking a Product Engineer - Tissue to join the R&D Product Engineering team.

You will help develop high-performance fabrics used on tissue machines worldwide, collaborating with manufacturing and engineering to solve real-world challenges. In this hands-on role you will design experiments, test weave patterns, analyze performance data, and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and sustainability.