Innovation Engineer - Sustainable Film Packaging

Job summary

The Innovation Engineer develops and commercializes sustainable flexible film packaging solutions through hands-on R&D and laboratory testing. They collaborate cross-functionally to move innovative packaging concepts from initial design through scale-up and market validation.

Job details

Description The Innovation Engineer will support the development and commercialization of sustainable flexible film-based packaging solutions (recyclable, PCR and compostable) through hands-on product development, laboratory evaluation, quality testing, and customer trial support. This role works cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to advance innovative packaging technologies from concept through scale-up and market validation. Essential Duties And Tasks 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 film 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 Qualifications, Education And Experience Master’s Degree required, preferably chemical engineering, Polymer/Film 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. Solid working knowledge of development processes and related manufacturing. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Teams, and Outlook Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information. Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients. Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options. Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Innovation/R&D Full-Time

What you’ll do

The Innovation Engineer develops and commercializes sustainable flexible film packaging solutions through hands-on R&D and laboratory testing. They collaborate cross-functionally to move innovative packaging concepts from initial design through scale-up and market validation.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Film science, or a related field is required, with a post-graduate degree preferred. Candidates must have knowledge of FDA requirements, ISO standards, and statistical process control.

Listed skills

• Product Development · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sustainable Packaging
• Product Development
• Laboratory Evaluation
• Quality Testing
• Project Management
• Cost Analysis
• Statistical Process Control
• FDA Standards
• ISO Standards
• Polymer Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Flexible Film Packaging
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Technical Support
• Market Validation
• Material Qualification

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research