Product Design Engineer - Film & Converting

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. Product Design Engineer Anderson, SC Position Description Reporting to the VP of Technology, the Product Design Engineer will be responsible for key customer(s) main contact for research and development projects, providing key commercial and customer support for new product development projects, and insuring qualification of films and resins from extrusion, through converting, and end use. Job Tasks and Responsibilities New Product Development and Commercialization Interact with customers to define film needs and design products to meet customer critical to quality objectives Follow development trials for key customers Manage key customer projects and communication for all projects for R&D team Support external trials and customers and suppliers (travel involved) Process Engineering Lead key process installations and upgrades to insure R&D objectives are met Support manufacturing in completion of new product development activities Provide backup R&D coverage for development engineers as needed Lead troubleshooting of process and formulation issues, root cause definition Materials and Suppliers Assess new materials from resin suppliers, providing guidance to develop engineers, to identify consolidation and/or new market opportunities. Key Interactions Customers Product Development Manager/VP of Technology Sales Quality Manager Plant Manager Material Suppliers Required Education and Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Polymer Science Engineering, or equivalent Advanced technical knowledge. Ability to interpret physical property and composition data of polymers. Ability to troubleshoot plastic processing equipment and related defects in the production of thin films Must be able to successfully interact and communicate with others. Self-Directed - able to manage multiple projects without significant oversight Coachable and open to feedback Ability to optimize workflow processes and systems A strong verbal and written communication skills are a must along with good interpersonal skills. Comfortable in a dynamic work environment where projects can shift mid-year. Key Competencies Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions Customer service - responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments Judgment - displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions Planning/organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Analytical capability - demonstrates the ability to work with data accurately and efficiently Project management - shows initiative to lead and develop an array of projects Detailed Position Activities Materials (10%) Provide support to engineering positions on R&D team in development of understanding of key materials in portfolio Develop cost savings initiatives for additives and resins and support corporate purchasing in identification of key alternate suppliers Technical Support (15%) Provide directions to R&D engineers regarding trial prioritization Follow and support manufacturing trials for the product development and process teams Fundamental Research (25%) Lead major development projects focused on product improvements or new market development with regard to new materials Provide guidance and thought leadership. to R&D engineers on fundamental research projects Develop key supplier trial plans and guidance to team on execution of trials and evaluation of results Customers (50%) Responsible for leading development for key account(s) and qualification of solution based packaging designs Lead commercial prioritization for key account projects and provide support to sales team on costing, pricing, and bids. Prioritize, communicate and organize long term key account projects to management team Provide customer support for all qualification trials, project reviews, and commercial account growth strategies.

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