Technical Specialist (39972)
About The Position
As a Technical Specialist for aPT_Tube, you will play a core role in the launch and growth of the aPT_Tube business. This position is primarily responsible for technical development of films and inks, as well as supporting production start-up, stabilization, and continuous improvement at the manufacturing site. Beyond development activities, this role is expected to actively engage with the production floor to gain hands-on manufacturing knowledge, participate in customer-facing activities, and reflect real customer feedback into technical development, production, and quality management. You will be involved across the entire business lifecycle—from development and production to quality and customer support—with a strong focus on recyclable tube design and APR certification.
Requirements
- Technical background in packaging, materials, chemical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
- Fundamental knowledge of films, inks, printing, or packaging materials
- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn across both development and manufacturing environments
- Hands-on, proactive, and flexible approach when working in production settings
- Strong interest in hands-on manufacturing and learning production processes
- Ability to communicate effectively with production teams, engineers, and customers, including incorporating customer feedback into technical solutions
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
- Exposure to sustainable packaging or recyclable design
- Familiarity with production environments, trials, or plant-based engineering work
- Experience with customer-facing technical support or cross-functional projects
- Demonstrated curiosity, collaborative mindset, and motivation to contribute broadly in a growing or evolving business
Responsibilities
- Support the launch of the tube business through technical development and engineering activities
- Develop and optimize film structures and ink systems for tube applications
- Lead and support development projects related to recyclable tube design, including APR certification requirements
- Evaluate materials, processes, and specifications to meet performance, sustainability, and quality targets
- Support production line start-up, ramp-up, and stabilization at the Hickory plant
- Work closely with production teams to identify, analyze, and resolve technical and process issues
- Gain hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes by actively engaging with the production floor
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, productivity, and cost
- Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions, including joint visits with sales
- Collect direct customer feedback and translate customer needs into technical development and production improvements
- Support technical explanations, sample evaluations, and trial coordination with customers
- Support quality control activities related to materials, printing, and finished tube products
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
- Support documentation, testing, and submissions related to APR certification and other relevant standards
- Collaborate with R&D, production, quality, and sales teams to support overall tube business objectives
- Participate in internal projects, trials, and improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
