Technical – PDEN – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

TITLE: Product Development Engineer

position OBJECTIVE: Develop multi-layer plastic films and silicone coated release liners for the Building and Construction and Tape markets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a polymer science background or a Master’s degree with a polymer science background
• A Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in polymer processing such as blown film extrusion, film coating and converting.
• Basic knowledge of Statistics and have good communication skills.

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary Responsibilities are interfacing with the sales team & customer service to develop new products for the Building & Construction and Tape markets.
• Provide technical support for products such as product processing recommendations and troubleshooting product issues at customer locations.
• Investigate, analyze and resolve customer complaints when needed.
• Perform plant studies/ trials as part of the steps in the development and manufacture of new products.
• Specify and test new raw materials for approval.
• Interface with raw material suppliers and purchasing on raw material recommendations and/or substitutions.
• Analyze data to establish manufacturing and customer specifications.
• Specifying raw material selection, and equipment recommendations.
• Extruder & Converting equipment optimization.
• Capital equipment installation projects anticipated.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Relocation Assistance Available
• Retention Bonus $1250.00 Paid over one year

PREFERRED TRAINING:

• Chemical Analysis Instrumentation:
  • FTIR
  • DSC
  • XRF
  • Microscopy
• Physical/Mechanical Property Testing
  • Tensile/ Elongation
  • Tear Test
  • Thickness/ Basis Weight
  • Six Sigma/ Lean/ 5S experience helpful, but not required.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• Computers, Microsoft office, AS400, DSC, FTIR, XRF, Tensile, Tear, Caliper.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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