Product Development Engineer
Core
Lead R&D initiatives to design, optimize, and validate filtration and purification technologies, specifically nonwoven media for liquid filtration applications.
Role type
Staff Scientist (R&D)
Builds
Liquid filtration media and filter elements
Domain
Industrial filtration / Material science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
nonwoven technologies development, melt-blown process expertise, nanofiber nonwovens, spunbond webs, wetlaid media, air laid/carding processes, through-air bonding, needlepunch, hydroentangling, calendaring, converting processes, polymer material selection, complex technical project guidance, team mentorship, innovation (patents/publications), statistical analysis, experimental design, scientific instrumentation, ISO9001 documentation, FDA/regulatory knowledge for food contact
Preferred skills
nanofiber based nonwovens and processes
Technologies
melt-blown process, nanofiber processes, scientific instrumentation
Responsibilities
Design and optimize new filtration technologies, conduct experimental validation, analyze complex data, specify test equipment and methods, evaluate polymer materials, guide complex technical projects, mentor team members, support New Product Introduction processes
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship