Product Development Engineer

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Product Development Engineer for Adhesives at their Green Bay, WI location. The role involves collaborating with Sales & Marketing to identify product gaps, developing new adhesives, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a BS in Chemistry or related fields, along with 3 years of relevant experience. This is an on-site position within a technical team focused on innovation in the pressure sensitive industry.
Overview

The Product Development Engineer - Adhesives will be part of the Technical team, which consists of engineers, technicians, and analysts working in Research & Development, Technical Service, Process Improvement, and Quality roles.

Responsibilities

· Partnering with Sales & Marketing to define gaps in GBP's product portfolio and identify new growth opportunities within the pressure sensitive industry.

· Working directly with customers to understand and define their wants, needs, and associated value of new technologies.

· Developing new products that meet customer CTQs and are robust in design. Defining manufacturing and quality specifications for products.

· Partnering with Manufacturing and Procurement teams on product developments, process developments, and process improvements with the goal of creating growth-enabling new products and optimizing profit margins.

· Serve as an internal subject matter expert to GBP in all areas of adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA's), specifically.

· Stay abreast of new adhesive technologies and evolving trends in the PSA industry through engagement with suppliers, customers, and industry conferences.

· Lead new raw material qualifications in a timely fashion.

· Support process optimization, PSA hygiene best practices, and troubleshooting in the manufacturing plant.

This is an on-site position at our Division Headquarters in Green Bay, WI.

This position will report directly to the Director, Technical (R&D).

Qualifications

· A minimum of 3 years of Technical/Product Development experience in a related industry.

· BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science & Engineering

· Background in adhesives and pressure sensitive products.

· Knowledge of paper, films, release liners and converting processes.

· Background in emulsion polymerization and formulation.

· Hands-on experience with a variety of coating and converting process equipment.

· Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Division Description

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a privately owned, diversified paper and packaging manufacturer. Founded in 1933, this Green Bay WI based company has over 4,600 team members and operates 41 manufacturing facilities in 17 states each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

The Coated Products Operations consists of three manufacturing plants, 4 Slitting and Distribution Centers, and a majority interest partnership in Mexico. The CPO manufactures pressure sensitive label stock, utilizing a variety of face stock, adhesive and release liner combinations. Product capabilities include an expanded film line, as well as traditional paper, foil and thermal offerings.