Research And Development Manager

R&D Manager (Building & Living Business Unit) Germany Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Company Summary: Airswift is retained by one of the leading companies in the nonwovens market worldwide. With a strong focus on Building and Living applications for nonwoven solutions the client is looking to grow their team and increase their service lines in the department. Your Responsibilities: Independently develop new and innovative products in the field of building materials (e.g. thermal and acoustic insulation, roofing) for a global market Conduct and analyse raw materials to ensure alignment with customer specifications Define technical specifications and establish operating standards to ensure a seamless transition to manufacturing Supervise laboratory instructions and monitor their implementation Work in an international, cross-functional development environment Develop roadmap projects and coordinate national and international funding projects Requirements: 1-3 years of professional experience in product development, ideally with knowledge of raw and technical textiles, including their production and finishing processes Strong knowledge in the field of technical textiles Excellent communication skills in German and English; additional proficiency in Dutch and/or French is a plus Team player with a hands-on mentality and a creative, solution-oriented mindset Strong IT affinity: SAP experience is an advantage Analytical and results-driven problem solver with an innovative approach • Experience in project management as well as familiarity with Minitab, design of experiments, and intellectual property/patents is desirable Key Words: Research & Development, Laminate, Nonwoven, Textile, Filtration, Acoustic Board, Needle Felt, Air Laid, Latex Bonding, Thermal Air Bonding, Project management, Sales, Quality Assurance, Client Facing, Cross Functional.