Product Development Engineer

What You Will Do

• Support new product development from prototype to product qualification.
• Plan and execute raw material qualifications from pilot trial to production qualification.
• Plan and execute packaging trials from mini trial to scale-up qualification.
• Support internal and external customer concerns through final resolution.
• Collect, analyze, document test and measurement data, and recommend measurable quality control parameters for finished products meeting new and existing product/customer requirements.
• Coordinate equipment, people, samples, production time, and other resources as needed required for effective trial execution.
• Provide support during plant trials and product launches, including occasional after-hours support when needed.
• Guide and train team members on product requirements, test methods, measurements and troubleshooting.
• Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Associate or bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience in rigid and flexible plastics packaging products.Experience in product development and commercialization activities.Ability to travel domestically up to 25% as needed.What Will Put You AheadExperience and knowledge of extrusion and thermoforming in rigid or flexible packaging mainly with Polypropylene, PET and PVC products.Experience with product development and commercialization activities.Experience organizing, analyzing, and presenting data using Microsoft Excel or comparable tools. Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, charts, tables, and technical data visualization is a plus.Experience with statistical process control (SPC) software like Zontec.A critical-thinking and data-driven decision-making mindset.Experience involving plant trials and presenting technical recommendations to decision-makers.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring Philosophy