About this role
This position is responsible for the planning, direction, and coordination for the development of innovative non-woven products for a broad range of applications. Specific areas of focus will include wet-laid non-wovens formed from engineering fibers and bonding systems. Products will be developed starting from laboratory hand sheets to in-house pilot trials to production scale qualification runs. Development work will concentrate on innovative solutions to market needs, with the accompanying goal of establishing a strong intellectual property base. Ancillary programs related to product enhancements, cost reductions, etc. will be required at times.