Polymer Product Development Engineer

Pregis; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pregis is a leading packaging solutions provider seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive film and resin qualification from extrusion to end use. You will support trials, collaborate with R&D and manufacturing, and coordinate supplier testing.

Travel to suppliers and customers is involved. Qualifications include a BS in Chemical/Polymer Eng or equivalent, strong data interpretation skills, and experience with thin-film processing.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, or equivalent.
• Advanced technical knowledge. Ability to interpret property and composition data of polymers.
• Ability to troubleshoot plastic processing equipment and related defects in the production of thin films.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• New Product Development and Commercialization: support trials and review results.
• Process Engineering: support manufacturing and optimize formulations and specs.
• Materials and Suppliers: coordinate trials and supplier selection for new specs.
• Key Interactions: coordinate with Product Development Manager, Quality Manager, Plant Manager and customers.
• Fundamental Research and Marketing Support: lead projects and provide data to guide new item developments and market insights.

Conocimientos

Chemical Engineering

Polymer Science

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Educación

BS in Chemical/Polymer Eng

Herramientas

DSC

Heat Seal

Microscope

Descripción del empleo

Pregis is a leading packaging solutions provider seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive film and resin qualification from extrusion to end use. You will support trials, collaborate with R&D and manufacturing, and coordinate supplier testing.

Travel to suppliers and customers is involved. Qualifications include a BS in Chemical/Polymer Eng or equivalent, strong data interpretation skills, and experience with thin-film processing.