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Paper Engineer

Ranpak
  • Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Summary:
    Paper Product Development Engineer
    To support our fast growing business we are looking for a paper scientist/engineer with vast knowledge and experience in the field of paper properties and paper applications. You will be an integral member in driving new product innovation by connecting customer needs to product design and performance. You will evaluate new fiber-based and sustainable materials including adhesives/coating for protective packaging applications. You are a team player with a creative mindset and passion for sustainability. You will be supporting both our Protective Packaging Solutions product lines as well as our Automation business.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Be the in-house expert for all paper and other material related matters
    • Research paper/materials technology for opportunities to create new innovative product concept and enhance existing products.  
    • Review & optimize paper properties necessary for new and existing packaging applications. Work with Quality in developing qualification plans, conducting tests, analyzing data and creating documents.
    • Act as a project leader for paper/material innovation projects
    • Research sustainability trends and regulatory requirements and provide technical advice to R&D/Engineering, sales/marketing and manufacturing teams.
    • Support the Automation business with guidance and expertise on carboard materials, testing methods and applications
     
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Paper & Pulp Science, Material Science, Chemistry or related fields
    • At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in paper making and application development (preferably in paper-based products)
    • Experience with carboard/corrugated is an advantage
    • Experience with sustainable materials including recyclable, compostable, etc.
    • Self-driven, energetic, inquisitive
    • Innovative, analytical and pragmatic
    • Team player with good communication skills internally and externally

    EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOhio
    Websitehttps://www.ranpak.com/

    Skills

    • Adhesivesunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Chemistryunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Material Scienceunmatched
    • Materials Testingunmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched

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