Product Development Engineer

• Product Development Manager/VP of Technology
• Quality Manager
• Plant Manager
• Material Suppliers
• Customers

Required Education and Experience and Skills

• Required: Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Polymer Science Engineering, or equivalent
• Advanced technical knowledge. Ability to interpret physical property and composition data of polymers.
• Ability to troubleshoot plastic processing equipment and related defects in the production of thin films
• Must be able to successfully interact and communicate with others.
• Self-Directed – able to manage multiple projects without significant oversight
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Ability to optimize workflow processes and systems
• A strong verbal and written communication skills are a must along with good interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a dynamic work environment where projects can shift mid-year.

• Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions
• Customer service - responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
• Judgment - displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions
• Planning/organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
• Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Analytical capability – demonstrates the ability to work with data accurately and efficiently
• Project management – shows initiative to lead and develop an array of projects

• Testing (10%) Complete R&D lab testing proficiently – DSC, Heat seal/Hot-Tack, OTR, Microscope Main contact for competitive analysis Interpretation and communication of results
• Complete R&D lab testing proficiently – DSC, Heat seal/Hot-Tack, OTR, Microscope
• Main contact for competitive analysis
• Interpretation and communication of results
• Typical Data Sheets (10%) Using test results, interpret data and develop data sheets for all new product formulations Insure accuracy of FDA contact status under 21CFR176
• Using test results, interpret data and develop data sheets for all new product formulations
• Insure accuracy of FDA contact status under 21CFR176
• Materials (10%) Develop understanding of key materials, especially additives and colors Analyze price/performance to assess total cost
• Develop understanding of key materials, especially additives and colors
• Analyze price/performance to assess total cost
• Technical Support (25%) Follow and support manufacturing trials for the product development and process teams Key contact for new item setup to validate production formulas Key contact for insuring slip, white, etc., scale with thickness Main contact for scheduling and sequences of Production trials Provide on site support as needed
• Follow and support manufacturing trials for the product development and process teams
• Key contact for new item setup to validate production formulas
• Key contact for insuring slip, white, etc., scale with thickness
• Main contact for scheduling and sequences of Production trials Provide on site support as needed
• Provide on site support as needed
• Fundamental Research (20%) Lead 1-2 development projects focused on product improvements or new market development with regard to new materials Organize and conduct supplier trials to facilitate DoE completion, analysis, and cost management for R&D
• Lead 1-2 development projects focused on product improvements or new market development with regard to new materials
• Organize and conduct supplier trials to facilitate DoE completion, analysis, and cost management for R&D
• Marketing Assistance (10%) Provide data to R&D team with regard to jobs completed monthly Identify formulations by market and end-use Manage formulations for obsolence
• Provide data to R&D team with regard to jobs completed monthly
• Identify formulations by market and end-use
• Manage formulations for obsolence
• Customers (15%) As experience/results dictate, manage small to medium size customer R&D activity Support lead development engineer on customer visits, trials and project reviews
• As experience/results dictate, manage small to medium size customer R&D activity
• Support lead development engineer on customer visits, trials and project reviews

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

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