- Coordinate directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functionally with sales, marketing, manufacturing, and operations planning for timely, successful commercialization of new blown film, converted products, and product improvements
- Design and validate specifications to be fit-for-use and fit-for-make. Data gathering and analysis are imperative for success
- Lead customer technical calls/visits and manufacturing/customer trials to ensure communication and expedite commercialization
- Serve as primary technical contact for assigned customers
- Support manufacturing technical needs for existing specifications and provide onsite support of trials
- Be a resource for material/process related root cause investigations
- Lead divisional initiatives on new converting and raw material technology. Identify opportunities for innovative growth, disseminating such information appropriately within the Printpack technical community.
- Have a bias for internal and external customer service
- Embrace and support an innovative, collaborative environment
Qualifications / Experience:
- Product development or flexible converting experience preferred
- Experience considered: engineering or manufacturing experience, flexible packaging (printing/laminating/bag-pouch making/etc.), or a related industry in the capacity of process engineer, and/or process engineering, quality
- Experience with continuous improvement, driving cost savings, process improvements, and raw material sourcing initiatives
- Evidence of experience in both innovation and onboarding execution
- Evidence of relationship building with customers and internal/external stakeholders
- Evidence of presentation skills and business awareness
- Experience leading cross-functional teams with business results
Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Engineering or manufacturing experience, including process engineering, quality, flexible packaging, or a related industry
- Experience with continuous improvement, cost savings, process improvements, and raw material sourcing initiatives
- Evidence of innovation and onboarding execution experience
- Experience building relationships with customers and internal or external stakeholders
- Presentation skills and business awareness
- Experience leading cross-functional teams with business results
- Product development or flexible converting experience
What We Do
Printpack: Converting vision into value. Printpack develops innovative packaging solutions that deliver a distinct advantage at the shelf, strengthen brand identity in the minds of consumers, and help brand owners increase speed-to-market. Our vast portfolio of packaging solutions along with our technical and commercial expertise in materials science and barrier solutions gives brand owners peace of mind, enhances product protection and increases sales at the shelf. Every product has unique packaging needs and brands can improve customer retention by utilizing features that enrich and simplify the consumer experience. Printpack’s engineering team is skilled in the art of making packages that are easier to use – employing reclosable solutions, peelable materials, tear-optimized materials, and more. Our collaborative development and innovation process helps ensure a positive consumer experience throughout the entire usage cycle, promoting repeat purchases and supporting overall brand loyalty. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for our associates and their families. Some of our competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. Printpack is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity not only enhances our work culture – it is vital to our success.
