<p>Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, batteries and fuel cells, technical textiles, filters, cleaning technologies and products, specialty chemicals and medical products.</p><p>You support our team as</p><p><b>Project Manager - Textile Innovation & Digital Technologies (f/m/d)</b></p><br><p></p><ul><li>Manage highly complex research & development projects at the intersection of technical textiles, combined with emerging technologies such as machine learning, data science, AI, digitalization and related fields.</li><li>Leverage physics-based modelling and AI tools to formulate and predict textile behaviour and performance, enhancing innovation and improving project results.</li><li>Coordinate strategic initiatives within the Freudenberg Group and actively contributing to the growth and development of internal business areas & internal projects.</li><li>Present project results to internal/external partners, senior leadership, and diverse audiences, while actively driving new project acquisition efforts.</li><li>Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships and collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary and international teams with a high level of stakeholder engagement.</li></ul><p></p><br><p></p><ul><li>PhD (or equivalent) and strong expertise in Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Proven track record in hands-on data-driven development (e.g., machine learning, data science, AI, digitalization), evidenced by projects, publications, start-ups, or consulting assignments.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of professional experience in industry, ideally within R&D or innovation-driven environments.</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Julia, C/C++, and familiarity with databases (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB), web frameworks (e.g. Flask), and cloud technologies (e.g. Azure).</li><li>Demonstrated excellence in project management, ideally with a stage-gate process, showcasing strong analytical, problem-solving, and implementation skills. Skilled in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration across international teams.</li></ul><p></p><br><p><b>Cafeteria/ Canteen</b></p><p>We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.</p><p><b>Company Pension</b></p><p>Save for retirement with the companys help.</p><p><b>Corporate Events</b></p><p>We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.</p><p><b>Health Management</b></p><p>We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.</p><p><b>Public Transportation Allowance</b></p><p>Commute more affordable thanks to public transport allowance.</p><br><p>JBRP1_DE</p>