Produktentwickler (m/w/d)
Core
Developing high-quality functional bedding products and materials, from prototype to production pattern, for a premium bedding manufacturer.
Role type
Product Development Engineer (Textiles)
Builds
Functional bedding products and high-tech textile materials
Domain
Consumer Goods / Textile Engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Textile engineering, product development, market analysis, supplier management, patent and trademark registration, quality testing coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of functional textiles
Technologies
MS Office, relevant software programs
Responsibilities
Identify innovations and development potential in materials and products, develop new products independently, collaborate with quality control, purchasing, and production, work with marketing on product concepts, conduct market and competitor analyses, manage supplier contacts and visits, organize material and product testing at accredited institutes, attend product meetings and trade fairs, oversee brand, patent, and trademark applications