Research & Development Manager - Plastics

2 months ago


Romeoville, United States Sealed Air Corporation Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all project work that is related to the development of new products, films, fitments, and general R&D activities.
  • Support all testing and analysis related to R&D activities and NPD projects.
  • Document and file all data, results, reports, any relevant information that is related to R&D and NPD activities in a professional manner.
  • Support New Product Development by leading R&D initiatives and opportunities.
  • Responsible to administer, update, and document product specifications, raw material specifications, COA’s with vendors.
  • Ensure that all food safety and quality problems are reported to their superior officer.
  • Perform data entry reliably and completely.
  • Create part numbers and bag specifications.
  • Ensure strict protocol is followed for all test methods and quality checks.
  • Report any food and safety and quality problems to personnel of authority to initiate action.
  • Understand the basics of bag making and QC testing.
  • Understand different QC test procedures for submersion, air-up, burst, drop, slap and hot water testing.
  • Understand typical failure modes a bag can experience.
  • Communicate directly with regional and national sales managers to support new ideas and validate project concepts.
  • Work with vendors to develop new components based on customer requirements.
  • Develop and write specifications, create bill of materials and generate product drawings.
  • Perform component testing and conduct line trials to test and qualify new materials.
  • Write quality control and R&D procedures, including test protocols and reports.
  • Own all component part numbers and part drawings and follow SQF document control guidelines.
  • Oversee customer line trials and proof of concept testing at the store level when needed.
  • Generate prototype samples.
  • Create bag and component specifications (Rapak PDS film specs).


Desired Skills and Experience

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering/Packaging Technology or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in plastics or plastics packaging
  • Strong communication skills with both internal and external customers
  • Project management skills and excellent attention to detail required
  • Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment



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