Product Development Engineer - Films & Polymers

Pregis LLC; Anderson (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Anderson, SC is seeking a Product Development Engineer responsible for qualifying films and resins from extrusion through converting to end use.

In this role you will drive New Product Development and Commercialization, support process engineering, coordinate supplier trials, and partner with the Product Development Manager and VP of Technology to deliver innovative packaging solutions. Strong technical knowledge of polymers and ability to troubleshoot production issues are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a chemical/polymer engineering or equivalent field.
• Advanced technical knowledge of polymers and their properties.
• Ability to troubleshoot plastic processing equipment and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development and Commercialization: support customer trials and R&D requests.
• Process Engineering: assist manufacturing with development activities and recipe changes.
• Materials & Suppliers: coordinate trials and production formulations for new specs.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Product Development Manager/VP of Technology and Quality Manager.
• Customer interactions: support trials and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Planning & organizing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Material Science Engineering

Polymer Science Engineering

Equivalent

Job description

Pregis in Anderson, SC is seeking a Product Development Engineer responsible for qualifying films and resins from extrusion through converting to end use.

In this role you will drive New Product Development and Commercialization, support process engineering, coordinate supplier trials, and partner with the Product Development Manager and VP of Technology to deliver innovative packaging solutions. Strong technical knowledge of polymers and ability to troubleshoot production issues are essential.