Freudenberg Group
Global R&D Director (New Product Development) (f/m/d)
Freudenberg Group, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
Define and implement a robust innovation pipeline with marketing and other cross-functional teams.Ensure excellence in project execution, adhering to processes to deliver evident product superiority and quality.Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and maintain high compliance standards.Lead and further develop a team of ~5 R&D Managers.Lead the global R&D Innovation Lab, driving cross-category and cross-regional innovation front-end initiatives.Manage the IP portfolio for area of responsibility.Plan and execute technology scouting, evaluation of new materials, and production technologies.Establish/support contacts to new/existing suppliers and research partners.Control the R&D budget for area of responsibility.Qualifications:
Master's degree in technical field preferred.10+ years of experience in R&D innovation management (or related field) with strong project management and leadership skills.Experience with new product development within the consumer goods/FMCG industry preferred (understanding of consumers, concepts, research, insights), ideally within a global area of responsibility. Strong analytical and strategic thinking, translating customer needs into innovative products.Extensive product design process knowledge, including FMEA, product qualification, quality assurance, DFMA methodologies, and IP management.Expertise in innovation processes and ideation methodologies, with a solid knowledge in the fields of Sustainability and Regulatory.Excellent people management and leadership skills. Effective communication across diverse organizational levels and countries, and external partners.Ability to travel globally as needed (estimated quarterly).
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.
Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)
Responsibilities:
Define and implement a robust innovation pipeline with marketing and other cross-functional teams.Ensure excellence in project execution, adhering to processes to deliver evident product superiority and quality.Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and maintain high compliance standards.Lead and further develop a team of ~5 R&D Managers.Lead the global R&D Innovation Lab, driving cross-category and cross-regional innovation front-end initiatives.Manage the IP portfolio for area of responsibility.Plan and execute technology scouting, evaluation of new materials, and production technologies.Establish/support contacts to new/existing suppliers and research partners.Control the R&D budget for area of responsibility.Qualifications:
Master's degree in technical field preferred.10+ years of experience in R&D innovation management (or related field) with strong project management and leadership skills.Experience with new product development within the consumer goods/FMCG industry preferred (understanding of consumers, concepts, research, insights), ideally within a global area of responsibility. Strong analytical and strategic thinking, translating customer needs into innovative products.Extensive product design process knowledge, including FMEA, product qualification, quality assurance, DFMA methodologies, and IP management.Expertise in innovation processes and ideation methodologies, with a solid knowledge in the fields of Sustainability and Regulatory.Excellent people management and leadership skills. Effective communication across diverse organizational levels and countries, and external partners.Ability to travel globally as needed (estimated quarterly).
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.
Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)