Manager Product Development (f/m/d)

16 days ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Elmshorn, SH, DE... more

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Processing customer projects in international teams
  • Creation of formulations and manufacturing instructions in SAP
  • Mixing laboratory formulations and sample preparations and characterising them
  • Testing the suitability of new raw materials
  • Operating laboratory equipment (laboratory kettles, etc.) for the purpose of sample production or trials
  • Accompanying production trials
  • Carrying out application, sensor and storage tests
  • Recording and analysing test results in Excel or similar (also in English)
  • Optimisation of processes
  • Monitoring of test equipment
  • Processing internal and external enquiries about products, their properties and applications
  • Close cooperation with the sales, quality assurance and production departments

Qualifications:

  • Completed studies in the field of food technology, ecotrophology or food science or comparable training
  • Initial experience in the food industry and product development desirable
  • High sense of responsibility, initiative, independence and ability to work in a team
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an agile way of working
  • Independent, analytical and structured way of working with a high level of quality and cost awareness
  • Hands-on mentality 
  • Deep understanding of production processes and customer needs 
  • Good written and spoken English skills
  • Very good user knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
  • SAP knowledge advantageous

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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