Senior R&D Process Engineer

Job Description

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) delivers building envelope solutions that control water, air, vapor, and energy. Our Henry® UltraTouch™ Recycled Denim Insulation, an Architectural Record Product of the Year, is made from 80% post-industrial recycled denim and cotton textile waste. As Senior R&D Process Engineer, you’ll set the technical direction for recycled cotton fiber insulation across multiple product lines and plants.

What You’ll Do

• Set technical direction for engineering analysis, testing, and product design standards across product lines and plants
• Own new product introductions from concept to commercialization using Stage-Gate, guided by voice of the customer
• Design and scale up fiber opening, conditioning, blending, and web-forming systems, and lead pilot and full-scale trials
• Improve fiber dispersion, weight uniformity, loft, and thermal and acoustic performance through structured experimentation
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML design optimization, simulation, digital twins, automation, and advanced sensing
• Standardize manufacturing and quality systems across plants, and lead technical reviews of capital investments
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering without compromising performance
• Champion COS and Lean Six Sigma, mentor engineers, and advise senior leadership

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or related discipline 
• Experience in fibers, textiles or non-wovens industry 
• Preferred expertise in recycled-textile fiber opening, blending, needle-punched or thermally bonded batt manufacturing, borate fire retardant application, and cotton/binder-fiber web formation
• Proven enterprise leadership, including cross-site standardization and major capital programs

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Additional Information

Carlisle Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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