RD Engineer

Role: R&D Engineer

Location: Hartsville SC

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

MustHaves:

• 7 years of experience in plastics manufacturing and processing including extrusion thermoforming and tooling; experience in consumerbased 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.

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 problemsolving 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.
• Resultsdriven with a positive cando attitude.
• Highly organized with a handson work ethic.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with proven results in leading capital projects and collaborating with OEMs and suppliers.
• Experience in consumerbased 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 crossfunctional teams suppliers and equipment manufacturers to solve complex problems and enhance product performance for our AwardWinning Clients 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.