Senior Product and Process Development Engineer

Senior Product and Process Development Engineer

Join Sealed Air Corporation as a Senior Product and Process Development Engineer.

Position Summary

Reporting to the R&D Director for Retail Solutions Development, the individual is responsible for driving the R&D mission which includes the development and timely delivery of innovative, sustainable, robust, and cost‑effective product solutions in alignment with the corporate strategy. In this role you will drive and execute new product development for Rollstock and Case Ready food packaging applications via innovative polymer/material formulations, incorporating product features in the design to maximize customer and end‑user utility.

Job Description

• Design and execute formulation and processing trials (lab, pilot, and production scale), align with other functions for testing, communicate with operational personnel, and present results to project teams and management.
• Lead cross‑functional teams of technicians and engineers throughout the product development lifecycle, managing trial logistics and budgets.
• Support Business, Supply Chain and Quality teams to resolve quality issues and other business maintenance activities.
• Identify and pursue potential IP opportunities.
• Develop and leverage external partnerships (materials suppliers, OEMs, universities) to monitor the state of the art and use these relationships to drive innovation.
• Monitor competitive and regulatory landscape and make proactive recommendations to stay ahead of the curve.
• Discover and explore new business, unmet market needs, and technology opportunities in partnership with business teams, technical experts, and leadership.
• Partner with project management team for monthly reporting, project expense tracking, timeline development and adherence.
• Incorporate principles of Design for Manufacturing into new product development and transition new product and process technology to the Supply Chain organization in a timely and collaborative fashion.
• Communicate effectively in a cross‑functional organization on innovation projects and present technical information to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
• 5+ years of industrial and/or research and development experience in polymer processing, development of polymeric materials or plastic formulations.

Additional Qualifications

• Good understanding of the structure‑process‑performance relation of polymeric materials, especially thermoplastics, and working knowledge of polymer processing (extrusion, flexographic printing process, and materials).
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to break down technical concepts for a non‑technical audience.
• Evidence of good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Creative and resourceful, pulls together the necessary tools, equipment and people to get the job done.
• Flexible to travel domestically and internationally, at least 20%.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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