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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Research & Development Engineer is responsible for developing innovative packaging solutions and qualifying advanced raw materials for a plastics businesses. This individual will lead the assigned projects while collaborating cross-functionally to drive the projects from concept to manufacturing launch. This position requires a strong background in thermoplastics polymers, an understanding of material structure-property relationships, a solid knowledge of experimental design methodology, and a thorough project management ability. The individual is expected to be a self-starter, extracting industry related information to conduct material and product development using forming technologies suitable for sustainable packaging applications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the R&D product innovation and technology strategy and methodology.
• Manage the technical integration of projects through collaboration with suppliers, internal cross-functional teams, and customers to assure performance criteria are met.
• Responsible for planning projects and meeting work objectives, time, and budget constraints on assigned projects.
• Work with the Product Development Manager to prioritize and execute all new development initiatives.
• Work closely with Sales to provide technical support as well as develop a good working relationship with the customer to establish and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Develop comprehensive project charters, including scope, plans, timing, resources, and budgets. Execute to plan, formalizing scope changes when appropriate.
• Analyze and interpret data and test results.
• Provide summary reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all assigned projects.
• Manage project spending and maintain budget compliance.
• In partnership with the business unit, provide input on product development opportunities to ensure those with the highest strategic and commercial potential are prioritized, justified for support or abandonment.
• Participate in regular portfolio review meetings to ensure proper balance in portfolio along with consensus on priorities.
• Perform regular After-Action Reviews evaluations to ensure constant improvement and refinement of the project management process, resources, and deliverables.
• Originate ideas, conduct independent research and development, and stimulate colleagues or project team members to contribute ideas.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Understanding of plastic materials, preferably those used in food and beverage packaging, with demonstrated knowledge of Solidworks being a plus.
• Knowledge of forming processes for packaging and industrial applications, such as rigid sheet thermoforming, injection molding and extrusion.
• Understanding of common analytical test methods such as IV, DSC, Microscopy, SEM, FTIR, Stress-Strain etc, and ability to interpret and analyze data.
• Ability to lead R&D programs from concept to commercialization
• Proficiency in project management, development of timelines, and identifying critical milestones
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and electronic channels
• Ability to consistently earn and maintain the trust of teammates and external customers
• Ability to work very effectively with limited direction on multiple high priority programs
• Ability to learn and share new applications, methods/techniques and discoveries.
• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Polymer, or Plastics). A Master of Science degree would be a plus
• Demonstrated experience in planning research projects, developing experimental designs, leading the execution of experiments and analyzing test results.
• Two to five years of full-time industrial experience in research & development with focus on polymers will be a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hartsville, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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