Nice-Pak Products, Inc. (NP) is the global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of pre-moistened wipes for the consumer market, specializing in personal care, hygiene, household cleaning, and disinfection products.
We are currently looking for a Sr Nonwovens Engineer in our Montvale, NJ location.
POSITION PURPOSE:
This role aims to lead business-critical activities relating to the development and commercialization of nonwoven wet wipe products. The Senior Nonwoven Engineer is a high visibility position that is the primary technical contact for our suppliers and internal manufacturing sites for the optimization, development, and commercialization of wet wipes. The Senior Nonwoven Engineer will work with a broad range of manufacturing and technical resources at our suppliers and internal manufacturing sites to support achieving our objectives. This position will lead assigned projects and the day-to-day technical communication with our suppliers and work closely with Procurement, Marketing, and R&D to identify, develop, and commercialize new products. Additionally, this position will be responsible for all technical testing and validation of the nonwoven finished products internally and with partner suppliers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
Develop, test, and validate nonwoven fibers and new technologies for use in personal care and or surface cleaning wet wipe product applications in support of Private Label and Branded initiatives
Lead technical aspects on assigned projects through the product development process as key R&D representative, working cross-functionally with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Regulatory, Legal, and Operations
Work independently to coordinate required technical testing and experiments in support of projects and communicate results and recommendations to key project stakeholders
Partner with internal Operations/manufacturing colleagues and external converting partners to plan, schedule, and execute scale-up/production trials to advance key initiatives, issue trial reports summaries with results and recommendations.
Analyze data and provide insights and recommendations based on the data generated
Prepare samples as needed for external testing requirements, including customer comps/prototypes, samples for safety/clinical tests, consumer tests, etc.
Develop and validate new test methods to evaluate the performance of products/prototypes and to support product development, claims, and quality control
Ensure all project documentation (nonwoven specifications, etc.) is completed to achieve desired project milestones
Conduct competitive benchmarking to gain insight on nonwoven technologies used in competitive products and for comparative testing/claims support
Communicate and document project plans and results to key customers and suppliers.
Investigate new technologies and partner with Legal to protect novel findings through IP/patent filings technologies
Write/update new SOPs and product specifications as needed and route for collaboration review and approval
Ensure proper documentation in laboratory notebook and comply with all corporate safety and quality standards
Partners and works with suppliers around the globe to drive innovation for products and is a technical expert to ensure repeatable and reproducible quality/reliability during the life of the product.
Supervise any assigned technician or temporary personnel
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
Achievement: Ability to deliver technical work on time, without issue, and in a quality manner
Ownership: Ability to demonstrate strong ownership of assigned projects and project workability to work independently
Partnership Skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally, communicate effectively and work as part of a team to achieve objectives
Entrepreneurial Skills: Ability to demonstrate creativity in the role, explore new and more efficient ways of working and contribute new product ideas
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Science (Chemistry or related field) and or Engineering (Chemical) or Textiles required. A Master's Degree is an advantage
Strong record of academic success
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Strong scientific principles (statistical analysis, Design of Experiments, Problem-solving, root cause analysis)
Strong understanding of nonwovens, nonwovens manufacturing processes, and the nonwovens supply chain. Previous experience of nonwovens used in personal care or surface cleaning is preferred.
Strong understanding of the product development process from concept ideation to launch and experience with product qualifications.
Airlaid manufacturing experience is preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
5+ years of experience in a nonwovens technical function or related technical function (technical textiles, fibers, etc.) with an understanding of the materials and processes within the nonwoven and wipes supply chain
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement
Strong bias for action, results-oriented, and self-motivated
Ability to multi-task, with strong time management skills
Ability to display flexibility and adapt to change
Excellent communication and networking skills
Proactive, independent, and a willingness to take on new challenges
Good understanding of statistical analysis methods and problem-solving methodologies.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some travel domestically and potentially internationally (up to 25%)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
