Process and Product Development Engineer - Non-Shrink Materials

Job Description

Process and Product Development Engineer - Non-Shrink Materials

Charlotte, SEE Headquarters - Charlotte

Requisition ID : 52939

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Research and Development (R&D) Director for Non-Shrink Materials the individual is responsible for driving the R&D mission which includes the development and timely delivery of innovative, sustainable, robust, and cost-effective product solutions in alignment with the corporate strategy. In this role you will drive and execute new product development for food and medical preservation via innovative polymer / material formulations. In collaboration with multiple other functions and using expertise in processing and polymer structure-property you will incorporate product features in the design to maximize customer and end-user utility.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and execute formulation and processing trials (lab, pilot, and production scale), alignment with other functions for testing, communication with the appropriate operational personnel, and presenting results to project teams and management.
• Effectively lead cross-functional teams of technicians and engineers throughout product development lifecycle. Manage trial logistics and budgets.
• Support Business, Supply chain and Quality teams to resolve quality issues, and other business maintenance activities.
• Identify and pursue potential IP opportunities.
• Develop and leverage external partnerships (materials suppliers, OEMs, universities) to monitor the state of the art and use these relationships to drive innovation.
• Monitor competitive and regulatory landscape and make proactive recommendations to stay ahead of the curve.
• Discover and explore new business, unmet market needs, and technology opportunities in partnership with Business teams, technical experts, and leadership.
• Partner with project management team for monthly reporting, project expense tracking, timeline development and adherence.
• Incorporate principles of Design for Manufacturing into new product development & transition new product and process technology to the Supply Chain organization in a timely and collaborative fashion.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross functional organization on innovation projects. Use strong presentation skills to present technical information to audiences with diverse backgrounds and connect technical concepts to business outcomes.

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WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.