Research & Development Manager

at Sealed Air Corporation in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Research & Development Manager

LOCATION:
Romeoville, IL, US, 60446

REQ ID:
 
 47711

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SEE designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient.
SEE strives to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. Our culture guides everything we do - how we partner with our customers and suppliers, attract and retain top talent, and create value for our stakeholders.
SEE generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and has approximately 17,000 employees. The company operates out of 46 countries/territories, and our products are distributed in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

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
Requisition id:47711
Relocation:Yes
SEE is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. SEE prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the SEE name or logo. SEE will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [emailprotected].
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WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.