Packaging Development Engineer
Job description
Effectively support and/or manage multiple projects
for new and innovative packaging products in a fast-paced environment. Provide
support to plant operations and participate in the development of new or
modified products and/or processes through experiments on existing machines and
product testing using laboratory equipment specifically designed for this
purpose.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex flexible packaging related research
and development projects for new technologies from initial screening
through commercialization.
- Effectively
manage or support multiple projects while working with various
cross-functional teams from different Winpak businesses and functional
areas;
- Responsible
for leading product development through stage gates process;
- Assist
production personnel in the identification of weaknesses and in
developing programs to improve efficiency;
- Proactively
identify project candidates that are aligned with unmet or emerging
needs of Winpak’s platform products and markets, and effectively
communicate these findings to technical and commercial leadership;
- Participate
in the startup of new flexible packaging equipment before turning it to
production management;
- Carry out
specialty laboratory analyses to monitor the quality and performance of
new products derived from R&D projects;
- Provide
an active role in trouble shooting plant equipment to reduce set up time
and material waste;
- Provide
assistance in the evaluation of alternate raw materials such as plastic
resins, substrates (including foil, film and paper), additives,
adhesives, inks, coatings;
- Support
qualification trials or any kind of technical activity at customer’s
facilities.
- Effectively
assist in the coaching and development of other R&D engineers on the
team;
- Execute
all other duties assigned by her/his supervisor.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree required. (Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, Packaging Science preferred), Master's degree would be value added;
- 3-15 years technical experience, preferably R&D or process engineering role, in a flexible packaging environment;
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams;
- Materials knowledge including plastic packaging resins, foil, plastic thin films and paper;
- Knowledge of flexible packaging processes such as thin film extrusion, extrusion coating/lamination, adhesive lamination, flexographic/rotogravure printing and downstream package converting processes.
- Good analytical, presentation and oral/written communication skills
- Must be bilingual (French/English).
Winpak offers competitive salary and benefit packages as well as excellent opportunities for professional growth and development based upon the global location of the available position.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume and salary expectations to:
21919 Ch. Dumberry, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 8P7 Canada, Email: emplois@winpak.com
Winpak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening may be required based on facility location.
Although we appreciate all applicants, only qualified applicants will be considered for interviews.