TNE Packaging Engineer

Description

Temporary Need? Employees are part-time positions, without benefits, and are eligible to work up to 1200 hours in a calendar year. The duration of this assignment is not to exceed 12-months.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the design and development of film- and paper-based flexible packaging solutions. This role demands deep technical knowledge of paper substrates, coatings, and sustainable barrier technologies, combined with strategic leadership to drive innovation, cost optimization, and environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating closely with R&D, marketing, sales teams, and customers to deliver high-performance, sustainable paper-based packaging that meets regulatory and market requirements.

This position is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on packaging properties, converting processes (e.g., extrusion coating, lamination, metallization, printing, filling, sealing), performance testing and application requirements specific to film and paper-based solutions.
• Lead customer facing projects regarding the design, development, and optimization of paper-based flexible packaging structures, including multi-layer laminates incorporating paper substrates, coatings, and sustainable barrier materials.
• Drive innovation in sustainable paper packaging by evaluating new raw materials, bio-based coatings, and recyclable / compostable barrier technologies.
• Develop and maintain detailed packaging specifications, technical documentation, and compliance requirements tailored to paper-based flexible packaging.
• Engage the packaging value chain to discover needs across multiple applications and prioritize opportunities for development work
• Influence decision makers at customers to adopt new packaging solutions
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments related to paper-based packaging and sustainability to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with marketing and business development teams to deliver new business growth

Qualifications

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market : Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market : Knoxville

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