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POSITION TITLE
Advanced R&D Professional 1, Textile Division
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for inventing, leading, developing/validating, and commercializing new growth products within our innovation process. This position requires a strong aptitude and desire for experimental work specifically with mechanical engineering and control systems, use of scientific method, and clear communication of results. The applicant will also be involved across the entire spectrum of new product development: customer contact, ideation, proof of concept, development, validation, regulatory, intellectual property, pilot plant, process development, product support, and technical associate administration. The position is located at Milliken & Company's corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC and reports through the Textile Division Research organization. Occasional to frequent visits to external customers, production facilities, and conferences are expected.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.