R&D Engineer - Industrial Textiles - Merrimack, NH

• Drive new product development for personal care applications
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to commercialization

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the personal care space, focused
on delivering innovative, high-quality products. They emphasize customer
collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Develop project plans, scope, timelines, and resources
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables
• Translate customer needs into product specifications
• Conduct research, competitive analysis, and testing
• Design and develop prototypes and proof of concepts
• Perform feasibility analysis using engineering principles
• Utilize modeling tools to analyze systems and data
• Develop and execute test methods and validation plans
• Write technical reports and present findings
• Author and review engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Lead issue tracking, risk analysis, and resolution
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing
• Support lifecycle activities for new and existing products
• Improve processes, tools, and development methods
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulations
• Serve as customer advocate throughout development

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful R&D Engineer should have:

• BS in Engineering or related field + 3 years experience
• Or MS degree with 1+ year experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)
• CAD proficiency (Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (molding, extrusion)
• Experience with RCA tools (FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Whys)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented with strong time management
• Familiarity with MS Office and MS Project a plus

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative consumer products
• Collaborative and cross-functional team environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Exposure to end-to-end product development lifecycle
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an R&D Engineer, apply today for immediate consideration!

Contact

Madison Weber

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