Product Development Engineer

Simply Hired, Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time offParental leave

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sappi NA Technology Center in Westbrook, Maine is seeking a Product Development Engineer to advance coating and design for coated paper products used in packaging and specialty printing. You will work with marketing, procurement and manufacturing teams, and co-develop with partners to deliver environmentally friendly, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work on new product development, with a focus on materials from renewable resources and process

Qualifications

• PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Science.
• 5–10 years industrial experience in product development.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry is preferred or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of paper-making, coating chemistry and process.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Sustainable Packaging Group Manager at the Sappi NA Technology Center in Westbrook, ME.
• Lead technical aspects of material selection, test development, product testing, and design to meet market and customer expectations.
• Develop functional coating and application designs, including binders, pigments, and process additives.
• Develop designs using renewable resources to create environmentally advantaged products.
• Provide technical leadership to strategic projects driven by business needs.
• Coordinate and execute complex pilot plant and manufacturing trials.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams for cost reduction and product development initiatives.

Skills

Product development experience

Polymer chemistry

Papermaking/process knowledge

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Pulp and Paper Science degree

Job description

Product Development Engineer Role involves technology development as it relates to all aspects of coated paper design for both packaging and specialties printing/converting businesses. The successful candidate will work as part of a team on developing new technology and products to make more environmentally friendly, better performing and profitable products into the next decade. This role involves strong collaborations with marketing, procurement and manufacturing functions as well as co-development with our customer and supplier partners.

Accountabilities:

• Reports to the Sustainable Packaging Group Manager at the Sappi NA Technology Center in Westbrook Maine.
• Responsible for all technical aspects of material selection, test development, product testing and design to ensure product offerings meet market and customer expectations.
• Responsible for functional coating and application development, including binders, pigments, and process additives and assessment of new supplier offerings.
• Develop new designs incorporating the use of materials from renewable resources, creating environmentally advantaged products.
• Provides support and technical leadership to strategic projects driven by the needs of the business.
• Coordinates and executes complex internal and external pilot plant and manufacturing trials.
• Leads or participates on cross-functional teams for cost reduction and product development initiatives.

Requirements:

• PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Science.
• 5-10 years industrial experience in product development. Experience in coated paper board, flexible packaging paper and barrier technology development a plus.
• Knowledge and application of polymer chemistry is preferred or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with a proven ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Solid applications level understanding of paper-making, coating chemistry and process from both practical and fundamental chemical aspects.
• Strong knowledge of papermaking equipment, and the interaction between materials and process.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time offParental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person