Product Development Engineer – Nonwoven MaterialsLocation: Old Hickory, TNAre you curious, hands-on, and excited about creating new products people use every day? We’re looking for a Product Development Engineer who wants to bring fresh ideas to life in the world of household and home products. From cleaning wipes to protective materials, the work you’ll do will have a real impact on how people live.What you’ll do:Work with a cross-functional team to design, test, and launch new nonwoven fabrics and laminates.Take ideas from the lab bench to full-scale production – leading trials, running pilot studies, and fine-tuning new products.Explore new raw materials, processes, and technologies that can transform how nonwovens perform.Analyze costs, evaluate competitors, and help shape the roadmap for innovative consumer and household products.Build deep expertise in spunlace and related nonwoven technologies.What we’re looking for:A degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.Experience working with fibers, nonwovens, or textiles (lamination, embossing, calendering, or converting processes a plus).Familiarity with Stage-Gate, DOE, or data-driven product development.A passion for taking an idea and making it real – from concept to product on the shelf.Why this opportunity?Be part of a company with a long history of innovation and an eye on the future.Work on products that directly improve daily life in homes around the world.Collaborate with a team of problem-solvers who thrive on turning challenges into solutions.Grow your skills in a supportive, fast-moving environment with plenty of opportunities to make an impact.If you’re ready to create what’s next in nonwovens and see your work make its way into households everywhere, we’d love to hear from you.
