Sustainable Packaging Product Development Lead

Sappi; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi in Westbrook, Maine is looking for a Product Development Engineer to innovate in coated paper design for packaging and specialties printing. This role involves collaboration with marketing and manufacturing, focusing on environmentally friendly and high-performance products.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry or related fields, along with significant industrial experience in product development. Strong knowledge of papermaking processes is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years industrial experience in product development.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry preferred.
• Solid understanding of paper-making and coating chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop new technology for environmentally friendly products.
• Manage technical aspects of material selection and testing.
• Execute pilot plant and manufacturing trials.

Skills

Environmental product design

Collaborative team skills

Polymer chemistry knowledge

Education

PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Science

Job description

Sappi in Westbrook, Maine is looking for a Product Development Engineer to innovate in coated paper design for packaging and specialties printing. This role involves collaboration with marketing and manufacturing, focusing on environmentally friendly and high-performance products.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry or related fields, along with significant industrial experience in product development. Strong knowledge of papermaking processes is essential for success in this position.