Senior R&D Manager (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• •Developing innovative solutions for customer projects in an international environment
• •Implementing new product ideas from initial formulation through to production readiness
• •Exploring new raw materials and technologies for forward-looking applications
• •Conducting and evaluating application, sensory and stability studies
• •Acting as a technical point of contact for product- and application-related questions
• •Collaborating with international sister companies worldwide
• •Identifying and testing innovative digital and AI-based solutions to support development, analysis and documentation processes

Qualifications:

• •Successfully completed degree in Food Technology, Nutritional Science, Food Science or a comparable qualification
• •Several years of experience in product development or application technology within the food industry
• •In-depth knowledge of raw materials and food additives; experience with emulsion and dispersion systems is an advantage
• •Strong understanding of production processes and process engineering principles
• •Affinity for digital technologies and motivation to integrate new AI tools and data-driven methods into existing workflows
• •Enjoyment of interdisciplinary and international collaboration
• •Strong team spirit, excellent communication skills and a high degree of initiative
• •Hands-on mentality
• •Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• •Excellent written and spoken English skills; additional language skills, particularly French or Italian, are a plus

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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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