Product Development Engineer / Packaging

Talent Wave Associates; Appleton (WI); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Talent Wave Associates in Wisconsin seeks an experienced engineer to drive technical product development and process improvements aligned with market needs and business strategy.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply DOE and Lean Six Sigma, manage stage-gate programs, and capture learnings to build scalable solutions while protecting IP and supporting training.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science.
• 5-8 years of technical experience in manufacturing R&D or process roles.
• Experience leading product and process development projects with sustained results.
• Proficiency in Project Management, Design of Experiment, Design for Lean Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Apply understanding of customer needs and internal technology capabilities to design and implement products and processes.
• Represent the company's technical voice with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Plan, execute, and analyze production trials using Design of Experiment and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Lead technical process developments and improvements to generate new technology and value.
• Develop and support training on standard procedures.

Formação académica

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Polymer Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you ready to drive innovation and contribute to creating solutions that are valued by customers while fostering profitable growth?

About the Role

This role involves applying technical expertise to develop and implement products and processes that align with market needs and business strategy. The position exists to support technical product development and process improvements, ensuring the organization meets customer demands and stays ahead of industry trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of customer needs and internal technology capabilities to design and implement products and processes.
• Represent the company's technical voice with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Stay informed about relevant technology changes and trends.
• Drive critical to quality specifications and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead or support programs through stage gate processes.
• Plan, execute, and analyze production trials using Design of Experiment and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure proper documentation and contribute to the knowledge library.
• Protect intellectual property while meeting stakeholder needs with appropriate information sharing.
• Develop and support training on standard procedures.
• Leverage understanding of material and equipment capabilities to meet customer needs.
• Improve performance across the organization by understanding cross-functional business processes.
• Continuously learn and share knowledge to advance organizational capability.
• Lead technical process developments and improvements to generate new technology and value.
• Engage with a global technical community for information sharing.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate to generate new, workable ideas and contribute to research proposals.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science preferred.
• 5-8 years of technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing R&D or process role.
• Experience leading product and process development projects with sustained results.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple technologies/processes.
• Proficiency in Project Management, Design of Experiment, Design for Lean Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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