Product and Process Development Engineer

Sealed Air; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sealed Air in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Product and Process Development Engineer to drive industrial product development with innovative polymer formulations. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage trials and budgets, and build external partnerships with suppliers and universities to stay at the cutting edge of technology.

The role requires experience in polymer processing or materials development and a strong ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering, or Materials Engineering
• Industrial/R&D experience in polymer processing or polymer materials/ink chemistry (3–6 years)

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute new product development projects for industrial applications via polymer formulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage trial logistics and budgets.
• Develop external partnerships with suppliers, OEMs and universities to foster innovation.
• Design and run formulation and processing trials from lab to production scale.
• Identify IP opportunities and monitor regulatory and competitive landscape.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturing concepts and hand off to Supply Chain.

Skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication across levels

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Eng or Polymer/Materials Eng

Tools

Extrusion

Flexographic printing

Job description

Product and Process Development Engineer

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Aug 08, 2026

Job Description

• Drive and execute new product development projects for Industrials applications via innovative polymer/material formulations and product feature creation to maximize customer and end-user delight.


• Discover and explore new business, unmet market needs, and technology opportunities in partnership with Business teams, technical experts, and leadership.


• Develop and leverage external partnerships (materials suppliers, OEMs, universities) to monitor the state of the art and use these relationships to drive innovation.


• Design and execute formulation and processing trials (lab, pilot, and production scale), alignment with other functions for testing, communication with the appropriate operational personnel, and presenting results to project teams and management.


• Effectively lead cross-functional teams of technicians and engineers throughout product development lifecycle. Manage trial logistics and budgets.


• Identify and pursue potential IP opportunities.


• Support Business, Supply chain and Quality teams to resolve quality issues, and other business maintenance activities.


• Monitor competitive and regulatory landscape and make proactive recommendations to stay ahead of the curve.


• Identify and pursue potential environmental sustainability opportunities.


• Partner with project management team for monthly reporting, project expense tracking, timeline development and adherence.


• Incorporate principles of Design for Manufacturing into new product development & transition new product and process technology to the Supply Chain organization in a timely and collaborative fashion.


• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross functional organization on innovation projects. Use strong presentation skills to present technical information to audiences with diverse backgrounds and connect technical concepts to business outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science & Engineering, or Materials Engineering


• Industrial and/or research and development experience in polymer processing, development of polymeric materials or polymer and ink chemistry preferred, 3-6 years minimum

Additional Qualifications

• Solid understanding of structure-process-performance relation of polymeric materials and working understanding of polymer processing (extrusion, flexographic printing process and material...)


• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to break down technical concepts for a non-technical audience


• Evidence of good judgment and decision-making skills, including in complex situations where complete clarity is not available


• Creative and Resourceful, pulls together the necessary tools, equipment and people, to get the job done


• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization


• Flexible to travel domestically and internationally, at least 20%


• Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams


• Track record of product development is a plus

Salary Range: $81,900 - $141,335
The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

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Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.

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