Senior Research & Development Engineer - Paper
Core
Develop new product opportunities in the pressure-sensitive industry, partnering across teams to define market needs and guide initiatives from concept through qualification. (via careerplan.io/jobs/gbe158a9-senior-research-development-engineer-paper-at-coated-products-division)
Role type
Senior R&D Engineer (Paper & Coatings)
Builds
New pressure-sensitive products, coatings, and converting solutions
Domain
Paper industry, pressure-sensitive adhesives, converting processes
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, or Materials Science background; knowledge of pressure-sensitive papers, films, release liners, and converting processes; hands-on experience with coating and converting process equipment; analytical skills; ability to define manufacturing and quality specifications
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in related field; experience with raw material qualification; knowledge of sustainable forestry and continuous improvement
Technologies
Coating and converting process equipment
Responsibilities
Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify gaps in the product portfolio and uncover growth opportunities; work with customers to understand needs and value of new technologies; develop robust products meeting critical-to-quality requirements; collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement on product and process development; serve as internal subject matter expert on paper; keep up with industry trends through engagement with suppliers and conferences; lead qualification of new raw materials; support process optimization and troubleshoot manufacturing issues