Engineer - Product Development

ProAmpac • Rocky Mount, VA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to serve as our central technical resource for blown film operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between concept and execution, ensuring the smooth flow of new product introductions and production trials. Operating under the direction of the Sr. Product Development Director, you will drive technical success on the production floor, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and act as a key driver for innovation and cost-out strategies across our film sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in product development, technical service, process control, or quality control.
• Experience in flexible packaging or similar manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Significant hands-on experience in blown film extrusion or similar flexible film conversion applications is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with the ability to influence staff, executive leadership, and clients alike.
• A proactive, self-motivated professional who exercises sound judgment, thrives under challenge, and can identify operational needs to develop concrete solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and Visio.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive business information.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, both domestically and internationally, as required by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive critical initiatives including film internalization, extrusion trials, raw material qualification, and the documentation of best practices across blown film sites and external partners.
• Act as a technical liaison between Sales, Operations, and both internal and external customers to translate market needs into executable manufacturing plans.
• Partner with corporate technical teams (Product Development, Innovation, and Customer Technical Service) to engineer packaging structures for new business opportunities.
• Attend and support customer and internal trials on the production floor—both independently and alongside Customer Technical Service—to troubleshoot, make real-time technical decisions, and ensure successful product implementation.
• Work closely with the corporate innovation team to drive new film development projects that align with long-term strategic goals.
• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues, onboarding new business, and managing significant product adjustments between various film sites.
• Keep development projects on track to meet expected delivery dates by monitoring critical milestones and providing regular updates to management.
• Collaborate with corporate sourcing and plant teams to qualify new and alternative raw materials, supporting secondary sourcing and cost-reduction strategies.
• Partner with raw material suppliers to communicate technical requirements and develop robust raw material specifications.
• Maintain strict adherence to all Safety, Quality, Operational, and Employment policies, practices, and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level