Product and Process Development Engineer

Job Description

The individual is responsible for developing new material technologies (polymers & additives) and products for Sealed Air. 
 

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D and business leaders to identify key material technology gaps and opportunities associated with business division innovation pipelines.
• Ensure the timely completion of material technology and product development projects with priorities established and agreed upon with R&D leadership.
• Develop and commercialize products in support of new business development opportunities.
• Position will require travel in support of Sealed Air production facilities and at customer sites.
• Effectively lead projects, ensuring the right technical resources are utilized and projects are completed in an agreed upon timeframe. 
• Collaborate with Sealed Air’s business divisions and other functional groups to achieve project objectives. 
• Identify and assess new material technologies relative to their viability, ability to drive business growth, and the resources required to fully develop and commercialize.
• Track and utilize knowledge of competitive activities related to material technologies.
• Stay at the forefront of technology to maintain competitiveness.
• Personal safety and the safety of others; maintain a safe and incident-free working environment.
   

Qualifications

• B.S or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or in Polymer Science & Engineering or Material Science & Engineering.
• Experience in Extrusion, polymers, polymer chemistry, materials science and their interactions with processes and customer use experience will be preferred.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to influence company and business strategy and decisions, to motivate high performance and negotiate win-win scenarios.  
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to affect decision making and keep the organization informed (English proficiency is a must); ability to author technical reports and to make presentations to various internal groups within Sealed Air.
• Able to work globally with appropriate sensitivities to cultures, businesses, etc.
• Business acumen and ability to collaborate effectively across functions, regions, and business divisions to drive results and ensure goal delivery.
• Able to make priority decisions and provide clear focus to work teams.
• Establishes clear priorities and is enthusiastic about delivering accurate and timely results that add value.
• Committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.