Product Stewardship Engineer II

Job Summary

Printpack is seeking qualified candidates for the Product Stewardship Engineer II (Sustainability Packaging Engineer II) position. This role focuses on product development for sustainable flexible packaging. The Product Stewardship Engineer reports to the Product Stewardship Manager within the Sustainability Department and is located in Atlanta, GA, but other major metropolitan areas will also be considered.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely affiliated degree program (preferred).
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry (preferred).
• Experience in product development, particularly in sustainability-focused technologies.
• Experience with BOPP/PET/PE films, adhesives, extrusion, and ink (plus).
• Travel commitment: 35% (typically within North America for trials/meetings at customer, vendor, and Printpack plants).
• Project management skills, perseverance, and initiative.

• Design and execute sustainable packaging solutions for key markets, managing projects from concept to completion within assigned timelines and meeting defined objectives.
• Serve as a Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME) by participating in SME teams, developing recommendation lists for sustainable materials and platform structures, and creating Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) Plan, supporting, and troubleshooting internal trials cross‑functionally.
• Provide customer‑facing technical support through presentations, innovation sessions, and risk‑assessed technical guidance.
• Actively engage in industry leadership by participating in sustainability conferences and contributing to Industry Working Groups.
• Lead internal knowledge sharing through webinars, presentations to cross‑functional teams, and mapping industry trends and learnings.
• Support cross‑functional commercialization efforts by understanding commercialization requirements, legal matters (NDAs, IP, legislation), sustainable industry requirements, and providing technical guidance throughout the process.

Printpack is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Matching gift program
• Employee assistance programs
• Educational assistance
• Service awards