Product Development Engineer, Films & Packaging Innovation

Pregis Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive new film and resin development from extrusion through converting to end use. You will support trials, analyze data, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

Expect hands-on lab work and on-site trials with travel as needed. Reporting to the VP of Technology, you will manage multiple projects, optimize formulations, and contribute to DoE-driven studies while ensuring communication

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development and Commercialization: support product development team in customer trials and R&D lab requests, review results and manage customer projects.
• Process Engineering: support manufacturing, recommend formula changes, define production blends, lead troubleshooting.
• Materials and Suppliers: coordinate trials for alternate suppliers, lead production formulations for new specs.
• Key Interactions: collaborate with Product Development Manager/VP of Technology, Quality Manager, Plant Manager, Suppliers, Customers.
• Fundamental Research: lead development projects focused on product improvements and new market development; organize supplier trials for DoE.
• Marketing Assistance: provide data to R&D, identify formulations by market and end-use, manage obsolescence.
• Customers: manage small to medium size R&D activity; support lead development engineer on customer visits, trials and reviews.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Polymer science

Materials science

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Equivalent degree

Tools

DSC

Hot-Tack

OTR

Microscope

Job description

Pregis is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive new film and resin development from extrusion through converting to end use. You will support trials, analyze data, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

Expect hands-on lab work and on-site trials with travel as needed. Reporting to the VP of Technology, you will manage multiple projects, optimize formulations, and contribute to DoE-driven studies while ensuring communication