Senior Packaging Product Architect

Hirebridge; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge seeks an experienced Product Development professional to lead packaging applications, coordinating activities from concept to commercialization. You will work with customers to understand requirements and use existing technologies to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions.

Key responsibilities include guiding R&D projects, ensuring stage-gate processes, designing and prototyping, coordinating with suppliers, tracking progress, and communicating across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within packaging applications.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate R&D projects for assigned customers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality products.
• Follow and ensure adherence to the formal product development process using stage-gate reviews.
• Design, develop, and improve products; build and test prototypes for customer demos.
• Develop and implement products using new technologies per customer needs and company strategy.
• Work with suppliers to stay current on trends and practices.
• Track development activities and maintain records and progress reports.
• Communicate across R&D, Purchasing, Sales and Production.
• Oversee transition of projects into production and ensure successful commercialization; may travel to plants.
• Introduce products into customer facilities and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Define and document training needs for Product Development personnel.

Job description

Hirebridge seeks an experienced Product Development professional to lead packaging applications, coordinating activities from concept to commercialization. You will work with customers to understand requirements and use existing technologies to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions.

Key responsibilities include guiding R&D projects, ensuring stage-gate processes, designing and prototyping, coordinating with suppliers, tracking progress, and communicating across functions.