Product Development Engineer I/II

Printpack•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Printpack is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Product Development Engineer I or II for core and market customer product development teams. The position will ideally be in Atlanta, GA with other Printpack locations considered on a case-by-case basis. Responsibilities include: Delivering an exceptional customer experience to our core and growth customers alongside a dynamic team; Collaborating with commercial teams, strategic sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing to identify customer challenges and areas for growth, delivering value through innovation, project leadership, and continuous improvement; Successfully partnering with internal and external customers to meet Printpack’s objectives, traveling to execute trials at suppliers, Printpack manufacturing sites, and customer packaging locations; Applying a combination of material, manufacturing process, and quality knowledge and experience to develop and optimize superior flexible packaging offerings that meet customer needs and expectations; Participating in strategic account planning and product management of customer specifications; Ensuring rapid, successful project completion, including commercialization of new products through cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and operations with a specific emphasis on our customers’ sustainability goals; Ability to work both independently and with groups to provide solutions to novel challenges Driving initiatives across the organization, delivering value to the customer, and our manufacturing sites Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with customer contacts and suppliers with full autonomy In-office data analysis, innovation brainstorming, mock-up creation, and sales support, including bid/quote creation, technical data sheet development, and regulatory reviews; In-plant trial support, including technical guidance, sample collection, coordinating testing, standard operating condition (SOC) creation, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities; At-customer responsibilities, including supporting trials to ensure machinability requirements; being a consultant on the existing portfolio and new opportunities; presenting technical details to target audiences; and leading innovation sessions. Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families. Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.” As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.

Requirements

Product development or flexible converting experience preferred
Experience considered: engineering or manufacturing experience, flexible packaging (printing/laminating/bag-pouch making/etc.), or a related industry in the capacity of process engineer, and/or process engineering, quality
Experience with continuous improvement, driving cost savings, process improvements, and raw material sourcing initiatives
Evidence of experience in both innovation and onboarding execution
Evidence of relationship building with customers and internal/external stakeholders
Evidence of presentation skills and business awareness
Experience leading cross-functional teams with business results
Travel commitment: 20 - 40% (U.S. Customer/Printpack plant trials)

Responsibilities

Delivering an exceptional customer experience to our core and growth customers alongside a dynamic team
Collaborating with commercial teams, strategic sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing to identify customer challenges and areas for growth, delivering value through innovation, project leadership, and continuous improvement
Successfully partnering with internal and external customers to meet Printpack’s objectives, traveling to execute trials at suppliers, Printpack manufacturing sites, and customer packaging locations
Applying a combination of material, manufacturing process, and quality knowledge and experience to develop and optimize superior flexible packaging offerings that meet customer needs and expectations
Participating in strategic account planning and product management of customer specifications
Ensuring rapid, successful project completion, including commercialization of new products through cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and operations with a specific emphasis on our customers’ sustainability goals
Ability to work both independently and with groups to provide solutions to novel challenges Driving initiatives across the organization, delivering value to the customer, and our manufacturing sites Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with customer contacts and suppliers with full autonomy In-office data analysis, innovation brainstorming, mock-up creation, and sales support, including bid/quote creation, technical data sheet development, and regulatory reviews
In-plant trial support, including technical guidance, sample collection, coordinating testing, standard operating condition (SOC) creation, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
At-customer responsibilities, including supporting trials to ensure machinability requirements; being a consultant on the existing portfolio and new opportunities; presenting technical details to target audiences; and leading innovation sessions