Product Design Engineer - Film & Converting

Pregis is Hiring! Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. Reporting to the VP of Technology, the Product Design Engineer will be responsible for key customer(s) main contact for research and development projects, providing key commercial and customer support for new product development projects, and insuring qualification of films and resins from extrusion, through converting, and end use. New Product Development and Commercialization • Interact with customers to define film needs and design products to meet customer critical to quality objectives • Follow development trials for key customers • Manage key customer projects and communication for all projects for R&D team • Support external trials and customers and suppliers (travel involved) Key Competencies • Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions • Customer service - responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments • Judgment - displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions • Planning/organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently • Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness • Analytical capability - demonstrates the ability to work with data accurately and efficiently • Project management - shows initiative to lead and develop an array of projects Detailed Position Activities • Materials (10%) • Provide support to engineering positions on R&D team in development of understanding of key materials in portfolio • Develop cost savings initiatives for additives and resins and support corporate purchasing in identification of key alternate suppliers • Technical Support (15%) • Provide directions to R&D engineers regarding trial prioritization • Follow and support manufacturing trials for the product development and process teams • Fundamental Research (25%) • Lead major development projects focused on product improvements or new market development with regard to new materials • Provide guidance and thought leadership.

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