Excellent opportunity with global manufacturing leader as a hands-on Product Developer to lead research, development, and scale-up of advanced composite fabrics. This role combines R&D, production support, and project management to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Long term career opportunities within this Eastern North Carolina plant site. Offering competitive salary, bonus, and relocation options.
Responsibilities:
--- Lead development of new composite materials from concept through commercial production.
--- Drive applied and fundamental research to enhance product performance.
--- Troubleshoot production challenges with a practical, hands-on approach.
--- Manage project timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
--- Monitor scientific, industrial, and market trends to guide innovation.
--- Support intellectual property development and protection.
--- Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.
Qualifications:
--- Master’s or PhD in engineering or materials science (preferred), or Bachelor’s with 5+ years relevant experience.
--- R&D or industrial experience in textiles, composites, or related fields.
--- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
--- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
--- Knowledge of statistics and experimental design preferred.
--- Able to work in the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.