▷ [Immediate Start] Product Development Engineer

Main responsibility areas Manage tasks activities and or projects to deliver new or improved medical products Activities and or projects are typically complex Participate in project teams as Technical Lead or Project Manager as assigned to deliver new of improved Medical products Research products and technologies new to Ahlstrom using means such as literature search competitive intelligence and patent research and others Assess and evaluate technical ideas and novel technologies for benefits and feasibility Plan coordinate and conduct lab and pilot studies independently Conduct or coordinate evaluation and testing and interpret results using rigorous scientific discipline DOE FMEA APQP etc Prepare or participate in preparing project timelines and budgets Properly document record and publish results and conclusions Participate in team meetings BA meetings and customer meetings in support of projects and initiatives Contribute to nonroutine problem solutions related to product development efforts raw materials equipment development evaluation Hazardous raw materials may occasionally be encountered Generate innovative ideas Prepare invention disclosures and patent applications to protect intellectual property Ensure compliance with all applicable Safety Environmental GMP FDA Quality and other policies practices and regulations Travel internationally and domestically as needed Must have Good to have Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Textile or polymer science M Tech in Textile Experience B S with at least 5 years of experience M S with two years of industrial experience or PhD degrees preferably in chemistry chemical engineering polymer science paper nonwovens or textile technology Technical experience in at least one area related to polymer fiber science or chemistry is preferred Time management tools understanding Manpower management leadership qualities Competencies Analytical thinking Ability to assess and evaluate technical ideas for benefits and feasibility Excellent verbal and written communication skills Creativity and technical capability to generate innovative ideas Judgment and ingenuity to contribute to non-routine problem solutions Manage task implementation and establish priorities with multiple assignments Teamwork Ability to complete tasks and activities using a matrix organization and comply with appropriate policies Advanced MS Office user Ability to learn and use various company network applications Process Tools Data-logger and log-book usage Product cost understanding Excel Behavioral Analytical Skills decision making based on historical analysis Availability for any point of time Promptness in decision Leadership skills Basic knowledge of below Standards is preferred ISO 9001 2015 ISO 14001 2015 ISO 45001 2018 ISO 13485 2016 MDR 2017 Responsibility All R D related and Process related works Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World Our three divisions Filtration and Life Sciences Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture where everyone feels valued and respected At Ahlstrom we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3 0 billion and we employ some 6 800 people Read more at www ahlstrom com