Research Lead, R&D - Rigid Packaging
Core
Lead technical strategies and deliver novel, functional, cost-competitive rigid packaging solutions meeting sustainability requirements for the North American portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Technical Research Lead (Rigid Packaging)
Builds
Rigid packaging material and format solutions for consumer goods, food & beverage, and pharma sectors
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Materials Science / Sustainable Packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (packaging formats)
Required skills
R&D technology development and commercialization, rigid packaging expertise, project leadership, external partnership management, Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistics, technical problem-solving, pilot line setup and scale-up, knowledge of converting processes (molding, extrusion, thermoforming), regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Materials science (polymers, barriers, additives), cross-functional team coordination, IP strategy development, global packaging launches
Technologies
DoE, statistics, converting processes (filling, labeling, molding, injection molding, extrusion blow molding, thermoforming), pilot line equipment
Responsibilities
Lead and prioritize rigid packaging technical initiatives balancing exploration with proof of concept, build and manage external partnerships across the value chain, provide technical leadership to ensure design decisions align with enterprise standards and sustainability needs, mentor and coach project team members, partner with Legal to build robust IP strategies, support prototyping development and scale-up to industrial production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership