Senior R&D Engineer - Non-Woven Fabrics

• Industry Leader in Textiles and Fasteners
• Long-term opportunity

World-leading textile and fasteners manufacturer is seeking a Senior R&D Enginner for its plant located in Barcelona.

• Lead the development of new technologies and products, focusing on spun bond, SMS, and hook-engageable materials.


• Drive innovation in non-woven material properties to improve durability, functionality, and sustainability for applications in hygiene, medical, and industrial markets.


• Design and oversee experiments, analyze complex data, and manage multiple projects to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, product design, and manufacturing teams to transition concepts to production.


• Mentor junior engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation


• Initiate and manage external collaborations/contracts relevant to project goals


• Present research findings and technical insights to senior leadership and stakeholders


• Stay at the forefront of industry advancements, identifying opportunities to integrate new technologies into the company.


• Practice legal boundaries surrounding information sharing and documenting (lead brainstorming for intellectual property, review legal agreements, develop patentable concepts and submit IP disclosures)

• Competitive remuneration


• Opportunity to join a world-renowned leader in the textiles and fasteners industry.

• PhD, Ms, or Bs with 10+ years of experience in non-woven fabric R&D.


• Expertise in spun bond, SMS, and hook-engageable materials; additional experience in plastic extrusion or injection molding is a plus.


• Proven track record of innovation, including Intellectual Property generation and industry-impacting research.


• Deep knowledge of material testing standards, quality control, and non-woven industry regulations.


• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Minitab, and SolidWorks.


• High level of English and Spanish languages proficiency.


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%).