Senior Product Development Engineer

Summary

A Product Development position reporting to the COE Technical Manager. Primary responsibility is the development of new products of a complex nature, resolve customer issues (end use performance) while ensuring they can be successfully manufactured at the specific COE. Additional responsibilities are to provide professional and technical leadership toward successful project management of assigned projects many of which may be multi-COE, with minimal guidance on day-to-day activities with decisions that are consistent with the vision of American Packaging Corporation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in all requirements for the Product Development Engineer Role
• Knowledgeable of multiple market and/or technology areas for flexible packaging
• Represent American Packaging Corporation with customers and suppliers
• Build project plans and timelines with consistent successful outcomes
• Project Management & Ownership of American Packaging Corporation needs regarding NBO activity, manufacturing and quality support, budgeting, and continuous improvement
• Material and process research regarding technologies that match the American Packaging Corporation’s capabilities or initiatives
• Collaborate with external technical resources on NBO activity, specification development, and material development initiatives
• Ensure the COE has all the necessary information, specifications, and knowledge to meet customer expectations
• Product Development, Customer interface, presentations, and primary responsibility for technical support of assigned accounts
• Participate in customer visits to the facilities
• Apply regulatory evaluations pertaining to packaging food safety
• Maintain an updated file on finished roll stock, pouch, die-lines, third party, perforation, and other required specifications as well as the particular inspection/testing procedures associated with each product
• Maintain an updated specification file on all raw materials (papers, films, inks, adhesives, etc.) used in their respective production process
• Prepare and manage in-plant technical trials through conducting pre-trial planning meetings, directing on-line manufacture of trial materials, documenting results of trials and ensuring trial results are met
• Research and qualify new and alternate materials
• Interact with Customers, Management, Marketing, Sales, and Suppliers
• Be results oriented and responsible for those results in developing new products and processes in response to customer input, and/or assigned duties
• Able to successfully interact with all levels - hourly to Operations Manager, customers, and suppliers
• Able to handle multiple projects/demands. Must be accurate, detail oriented with excellent follow up and project management skills
• Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid APC’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate
• Attend and participate in all company mandated meetings
• Business travel required

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a Technical Field (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, etc.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with printing and laminations for flexible packaging using materials such as papers, films, foils, and sealants is desired

Reasoning Ability

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts
• Moderate noise level in the work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.