Lead Product Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of products for Huggies Baby Wipes for Development & Commercialization (D&C) IMF programs, including innovation of new products and renovation of existing ones.
• Collaborate with teams such as Product, Engineering, Materials, Global Wipes Product Stewardship, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive product activities.
• Identify and commercialize product renovation and innovation to meet consumer and business needs within the Huggies Wipes business.
• Seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.
• Provide leadership within a team environment to drive innovation from initial product prototype through commercial launch.
• Create BVs and claims from pilot-scale demonstration.
• Collaborate broadly inside the organization with R&D, pilot plant, mill operations, and cross-functional disciplines.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years relevant product and/or engineering experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills to discuss technical issues in a business environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in product and/or material development of consumer products, design of experiments, and data analysis.
• Experience with specification management, design management, PLM, LabVantage, and other systems for product development.
• Ability to work independently or lead small teams to complete assignments.
• Ability to build relationships and trust cross-functionally.
• Desire and awareness to seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced engineering or relevant scientific discipline degree.
• A minimum of 3+ years relevant product and/or engineering experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and Spending Accounts for healthcare options.
• Income protection insurance options.
• Programs to support education, adoption, relocation, and childcare.