R&D Engineer - Thermoformed Packaging Location: Hartsville, SC 29550 Salary: $104,000 - $130,000
Must-Haves:
- 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing and processing, including extrusion, thermoforming, and tooling; experience in consumer-based food packaging is a plus.
- B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science.
- Proficient knowledge of resins, additives, coatings, and laminates.
- Proven track record in leading capital projects within a manufacturing environment, working with OEMs and suppliers.
Job Highlights:
- Qualifications:
- B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science.
- 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing and processing, including extrusion, thermoforming, and tooling.
- Proficient knowledge of resins, additives, coatings, and laminates.
- Proven track record in leading capital projects within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of personal initiative and ownership.
- An inquisitive mindset with awareness of new and developing technologies.
- Results-driven with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
- Highly organized with a hands-on work ethic.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with proven results in leading capital projects and collaborating with OEMs and suppliers.
- Experience in consumer-based food packaging (7 years required).
- Willingness to relocate to Hartsville, SC before starting work.
Responsibilities:
- Identify sustainable packaging solutions by leveraging technical knowledge of polymer technologies to manage and execute crucial projects from concept to commercialization.
- Expert in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, and material handling with a deep understanding of the thermal, mechanical, and rheological properties of thermoplastics.
- Identify growth opportunities and drive projects to enhance productivity, capacity, and efficiency across manufacturing facilities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in the processing of plastic materials for consumer packaging.
- Provide recommendations on manufacturing equipment to support both current and future business needs.
- Address packaging opportunities and customer requirements in a manufacturing setting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to solve complex problems and enhance product performance for our Award-Winning Client's customers.
- Develop innovative ideas to support the R&D product innovation and technology strategy.
- Foster a motivating environment within the R&D organization to achieve desired results.
- Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed to protect employees.
- Up to 30% travel, primarily domestic.
Benefits:
- Negotiable Signing Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Equity Options
- Work From Home Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Other Benefits
- Pay: $82,753.34 - $99,659.94 per year
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $104,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected salary?
Ability to Commute:
- Hartsville, SC 29550 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hartsville, SC 29550: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person