Product Developer
Responsibilities
Do you thrive on solving difficult problems, turning ideas into reality, and making things work in the real world? We are looking for a highly driven Product Developer to help shape the next generation of Dyneema® Composite Fabrics.
This role sits at the intersection of product development, manufacturing, customer engagement, and innovation, with ownership from early concept through commercial launch.
Dyneema® is the world's strongest fiber, based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
Our composite fabrics is a strong growth segment built on enabling exceptionally lightweight, high-performing solutions for premium outdoor gear, industrial applications, and advanced protective products.
The Opportunity
This is not a role focused on routine experiments or theoretical work alone.
You will turn customer and market needs into robust, manufacturable products and take them from ideation and feasibility through development, scale-up, validation, and handover to running business.
One week you may be developing a new product concept with a customer.
The next, you may be running a production trial, solving a manufacturing challenge, validating performance, or preparing a commercial launch.
You will work directly with operators, engineers, scientists, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders across a global organization.Qualifications
Required
* Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related technical field.
* Typically 3-7 years of experience in product development, manufacturing, engineering, process development, technical consulting, or applied R&D.
* A demonstrated record of taking ownership and delivering meaningful results.
* Strong analytical, conceptual, and practical problem-solving ability.
* Clear communication and effective stakeholder management skills.
* Fluency in English.
Preferred, Not Essential
* Experience in manufacturing, scale-up, product development, or process improvement.
* Experience planning or executing trials on production equipment.
* Experience working directly with customers or translating application needs into technical requirements.
* Knowledge of composites, polymers, textiles, or advanced materials.
* Familiarity with statistics, experimental design, or data analysis.
* Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple sites or functions.
Responsibility and Decision-Making
* Propose and execute product development projects, including required investments.
* Plan and execute development trials.
* Engage suppliers for critical raw materials and new equipment in coordination with sourcing and technology teams.
* Initiate and support new patent work.
Why Join Us?
* Ownership: take responsibility for products from idea to commercialization.
* Real-world impact: see your work move from trials into production and customer applicati...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Greenville, US-NC
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Avient Corporation
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 40001495
- Posted: 2026-10-08 09:27:24 -
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