To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knows and follows all safety policies and procedures
Research, design, understand the fundamentals and develop new sustainable flexible fiber packaging platforms. Staying up to date on Recyclable and Compostable regulations and requirements.
Implement products and structures for new or improved existing products. Follow through from trials to full scale manufacturing.
Collaborating with global and national brands to develop innovative new product concepts. Identifying new developments and technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams as well as local product development engineers and material & process suppliers, industry experts, manufacturing, sales, and customers to develop specifications, evaluate, and control properties of substrates, materials and processes
Supporting the qualification of substrates, development materials, and processes used in the manufacture of products
Provide technical support in solving product quality problems
Utilize project management skills and complete cost analysis to effectively drive product development and innovation projects
Support marketing requests for product performance and technical information
Support and/or lead customer innovation sessions aimed at developing new product concepts
Validate materials and processes in accordance with FDA standards
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education and Experience
Master’s Degree required, preferably chemical engineering, paper/pulp/Fiber science or equivalent combination of education and experience. Post-graduate degree a plus. Statistics and statistical process control training.
Experience with FDA requirements and ISO standards.
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