Technical Service Lead - Extrusion & Thermoforming

Cps4jobs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Technical Service Leader to guide extrusion and thermoforming developments in plastic packaging markets. You will drive technology adoption, support commercialization, and work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class technical service.

The role emphasizes deep polymer science knowledge, collaboration across teams, and customer-facing activities including trials and launches. Competitive compensation and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science or Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience (BS with 20+ years also considered).
• Extensive experience with extrusion & thermoforming and product commercialization.
• Medical/consumer packaging experience preferred.
• Direct customer contact experience with product trials and launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical leadership for extrusion and thermoforming applications in Specialty Plastics.
• Engage with customers to drive solution adoption and commercialization.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain external networks and deliver training and seminars.
• Translate customer requirements into development activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering/Polymer Science

Tools

Extrusion & Thermoforming expertise

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Failure analysis

Customer trials & launches

Job description

CPS Inc. is seeking a Technical Service Leader to guide extrusion and thermoforming developments in plastic packaging markets. You will drive technology adoption, support commercialization, and work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class technical service.

The role emphasizes deep polymer science knowledge, collaboration across teams, and customer-facing activities including trials and launches. Competitive compensation and relocation assistance are offered.