R&D Engineer - Flexible Packaging Solutions

ESPO Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer - Flexible Pkg to drive development of new flexible packaging solutions. This progression role offers exposure to polymer/paper science, materials engineering, and packaging technology, with responsibilities spanning concept through pilot and production trials.

The successful candidate will lead technical activities, translate market needs into specifications, and collaborate across sales, supply management, engineering, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, preferably in Engineering, Science, Packaging, or Plastics.
• 5-10 years in a Product/Package Development or Manufacturing role.
• Experience with blown film production, extrusion coating and laminating, printing (rotogravure/flexographic), pouching, and form/fill/seal.
• Material science knowledge (OPP, PET, PE, Nylon, paper, foil).
• New product development, packaging applications.
• Project management (multitasking, prioritization, time and budget management).
• Technical writing & oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities to develop new flexible packaging structures, capabilities.
• Translate market or customer requirements into specifications and design products that meet these criteria.
• Develop and lead pilot, production, and filling/packaging trials.
• Interface with business leaders, customers, and external partners to discuss development activities and needs.
• Coordinate activities to accomplish tasks using available internal and external resources.
• Stay current with industry trends, material and process developments, and the competitive landscape to leverage and share that knowledge within the business.
• Build subject matter expertise for key focus areas and act as a consultant within the business for these areas.
• Prepare written and verbal presentations, project plans, updates, and reports for internal and external use.
• Travel to suppliers, customers, and other innovation partners and for conferences, trade shows, or training.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, supply management, engineering, sustainability, and other functions to identify needs and solutions, or technological advancements.

Skills

Project management

Packaging technology

Multitasking

Technical writing

Oral communication

Education

B.S. in Packaging/Engineering

Job description

ESPO Corporation is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer - Flexible Pkg to drive development of new flexible packaging solutions. This progression role offers exposure to polymer/paper science, materials engineering, and packaging technology, with responsibilities spanning concept through pilot and production trials.

The successful candidate will lead technical activities, translate market needs into specifications, and collaborate across sales, supply management, engineering, and external