Associate Materials Engineer

About Us

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha means your insights provide cutting‑edge solutions for our customers. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 people in 112 facilities across North America and Europe. Menasha Packaging is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply‑chain services in North America, while ORBIS delivers reusable packaging products and services that improve supply‑chain flow, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.

About the Opportunity

Responsible for the testing and evaluation of materials to provide material solutions and meaningful information to the organization. Support customers and suppliers as needed to deliver on the ORBIS Value Proposition.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform material testing protocols and data collection, as directed by senior lab personnel.
• Operate instrumentation such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.
• Analyze and write accurate lab reports based on gathered data, including charts and pictures.
• Develop and implement new test methods for material characterization.
• Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross‑functional teams and suppliers for joint development opportunities related to materials.
• Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited direction.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.
• Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities.
• Maintain organized sample storage areas.
• Guide and support other lab personnel in the lab, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Certification

• Required: Associate’s degree.
• Desired: Bachelor’s degree specifically in a science, math, or engineering discipline.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Required Work Experience

• 1–2 years of related lab or plastics production experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an advanced level of Excel.
• Desired: 2+ years of related lab experience in previous employment and maintenance experience.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety‑sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and promote a culture of safety.
• Ability to handle stress when working with others and be available outside normal work hours.
• Capability to assess employee performance and coach/develop others.
• Leadership by example.
• Effective verbal and written communication with a wide variety of roles.
• Proficiency in chemical data analysis and the ability to explain complex scientific issues to non‑technical audiences.
• Knowledge of SAP and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel Requirements

5% – 10% travel.