R&D Engineer - Flexibles

R&D Engineer - Flexibles

This is a progression position with the level being based on candidate experience and business needs as an R&D Engineer. You will drive technical programs focused on the development of new flexible packaging products and/or technologies. In this role, you will lead all development and technical activities for assigned projects, delivering new packaging solutions to many of the world’s most recognized brands.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polymer and/or paper science, materials engineering, or packaging technology, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

• Lead technical activities to develop new flexible packaging structures, capabilities, or technological advancements.
• Translate market or customer requirements into specifications and design products that meet these criteria.
• Develop and lead pilot, production, and filling/packaging trials.
• Interface with business leaders, customers, and external partners to discuss development activities and needs.
• Coordinate activities to accomplish tasks using available internal and external resources.
• Stay current with industry trends, material and process developments, and the competitive landscape to leverage and share that knowledge within the business.
• Build subject matter expertise for key focus areas and act as a consultant within the business for these areas.
• Prepare written and verbal presentations, project plans, updates, and reports for internal and external use.
• Travel to suppliers, customers, and other innovation partners and for conferences, trade shows, or training.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, supply management, engineering, sustainability, and other functions to identify needs and solutions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science, preferably in Engineering, Science, Packaging, or Plastics.
• Experience:
  
  5–10 years in a Product/Package Development or Manufacturing role. Preferred manufacturing processes include blown film production, extrusion coating and laminating, printing (rotogravure/flexographic), pouching, and form/fill/seal conversion. Experience in retort and hot fill applications or the following markets would be a plus: pet food, dairy, coffee, chilled and frozen food, healthcare, or personal care.
• Material science (OPP, PET, PE, Nylon, paper, and foil) knowledge.
• New product development, packaging applications.
• Project management (multitasking, prioritization, time and budget management, planning and executing).
• Technical writing & oral communication.

This is an ONSITE position located out of our Charlotte, NC or Chicago, IL (Elk Grove Village) facilities.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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