Austria 
Belgium 
Canada 
Denmark 
Finland 
France 
Germany 
Italy 
Mexico 
Netherlands 
Norway 
Poland 
Spain 
Sweden 
United Kingdom 
USA 
Full time
Hybrid
Kunheim
Lead product developer – R&D F/M
Essity was born from the combination of two words: Essentials and Necessity. That's why well-being is at the core of our concerns.
Do you want to join a committed company and improve well-being through essential products for everyday life?
Join us!
Our mission: to develop, produce, market, and sell sustainable products and services with added value in the field of hygiene and health, to enable accessibility to hygiene for all.
In a few words, Essity is:
A Swedish group, recognized for its expertise and committed to the hygiene and health sector.
36,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries.
A culture that fosters kindness, autonomy, collaboration, and idea sharing.
Strong and innovative brands such as Lotus, Okay, NANA, TENA, Demak’up, Tork, JOBST and Radiante.
About the Role
We are looking for our future lead product developer as a replacement and based at Kunheim (Alsace).
You will report to the global product development director and work for our Professional Hygiene division. As part of a team of 6 people, you will take the initiative and work on various innovative projects with an impact on our various markets : Europe, North America, Developing and Emerging regions.
What You Will Do
Develop or improve products as the product expert in innovation projects, supporting business units through value engineering or quality improvements. Participate at various levels: consultant, team member, or project leader.
Generate and lead R&D projects based on customer insights, category innovation strategies, and emerging technologies.
Translate end-user and customer needs into product functions and technical solutions to ensure product superiority and purchase intent.
Design system solutions for the global assortment (integrated tissue refill and dispensing).
Ensure end-user or customer needs are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Contribute to product portfolio strategy by aligning technical platforms and providing cost-efficient design solutions.
Maintain an updated view of end-user needs, behaviors, and usage patterns.
Monitor trends and competitor products, recommending suitable product/assortment analyses.
Participate in patent watch reviews to secure oppositions and identify patent trends, maintaining an overview of Essity's current IP portfolio and strategy.
Recommend patent filings for product design solutions and features.
Who You Are
Master’s degree in either Mechanics, Chemistry, Paper technology or Product Design, with a mandatory minimum of 5 years’ experience in paper / cellulose product design, from ideation until industrial startup
Experience in project management recommended
You have a sense of leadership, communication skills and ability to work independently
Your English is fluent (C1 preferred) - other language welcome (Italian, German, Spanish, French)
Expert in IT tools such as MS Office package, ideally knowledge of MINITAB, JMP and MS PROJECT or equivalent
You are a critical thinker & Problem solving oriented
You are able to travel up to 30% of your time in Europe, North America mainly (based on business need)
What We Can Offer You
Your benefits
Savings solutions such as PEE and PERCOL, with the possibility of company matching contributions
Company profit-sharing and incentive agreements
Transport and commuting allowances
Access to company canteen with employer contribution
Preferential rates for social and cultural activities via our CSE
REDUCED WORKING HOURS
Personalised support for your development
Internal and/or international mobility opportunities
E-learning platform offering a wide range of training courses
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