Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Our client is a global leader in the sustainable packaging industry, with a commitment to innovation and customer service that sets them apart. They are currently in search of a Product Development Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving product development initiatives, contributing to the success and growth of their business. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. This Role Offers: Competitive base salary and 10% bonus. Eligibility for benefits immediately; medical/dental/vision, 401(K) 7% match, and more. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology. A supportive work environment that emphasizes employee development and work-life balance. The company and its plants have one of the best safety records in the industry. Strong focus on operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and sustainability. Opportunity for training and development in order to advance career within – multiple career progression paths. Focus: Lead technical development and market support for identified engineered films opportunities, such as battery and solar applications. Become the technical subject matter expert in relevant fields through in-depth analysis of competitive intellectual property, understanding of regulatory requirements, and collaboration with global R&D teams. Demonstrate technical capabilities by producing films and evaluating them internally and with development partners. Develop detailed project timelines, conduct risk analysis, and define critical quality specifications for all potential opportunities. Contribute to the definition of critical to quality specifications, author development technical specifications, waivers, etc. Attend trade shows and conferences as a technical representative, building relationships with industry contacts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and drive the design, development, and implementation of products aligned with business strategy. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality departments to resolve technical challenges and support sustained solution ownership. Skill Set: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field required. 5-8+ years of technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing R&D or Process role across multiple technical processes. Demonstrated ability to lead product and process development projects with sustained results. Proficiency in project management tools, Design of Experiment, Design for Lean Six Sigma, and statistical analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information and apply it to business results. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions. About Blue Signal: As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the plastics & packaging space. Our plastics recruiters have deep industry expertise in plastics manufacturing, packaging design, and materials engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/44j0u9w