We are looking for an energetic Product Development Engineer to join our high calibre team at CEDENT in Neenah, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Product Development Engineer is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, creativity and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Product Development Engineer at CEDENT today!
Title : Product Development Engineer @ Neenah , WI ,
Terms of Hire: Full Time. Job description ROLE OVERVIEW
Drive and contribute to programs, providing solutions valued by customers and driving profitable growth. Work may include research, applications development, materials enhancements, process improvement and/or cost-out initiatives.
Level III: Intermediate level. Operates primarily within existing and adjacent technologies with occasional connection to new to market or new to Client technologies. Understands and applies core principles and processes with semi-limited, yet regularly cadenced guidance. Impact spans short- and mid-term goals. Regularly sought after for technical/product support in a core market, technology and/or process area – may include key customers.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO Apply an understanding of customer needs and internal technology capabilities to recommend, design, develop and implement products and/or processes aligned to customer/market needs and business strategy. Represent the company's technical voice with internal stakeholders and customers. Stay apprised of externally relevant technology changes and trends that may impact Client. Drive the critical to quality specifications Leverage additional problem solving skills and methodologies. E.g Technical Research, Technical Library, Networking. Responsible for leading or supporting programs through stage gate. Plan, execute and analyze production trials with Design of Experiment, Lean Six Sigma, and statistical analysis methodology. Ensure proper documentation of work and contribute to knowledge library – don't reinvent what has been invented elsewhere. Protect Client Intellectual Property while meeting stakeholder needs with proper information sharing. Develop and support training on standard procedures to advance company operation. Leverage an understanding of material / polymer properties and equipment capability in order to meet customer needs. Use understanding of cross-functional connectivity of business processes to improve performance across the organization. Continuously learn and share knowledge in order to advance capability across the organization. Lead technical process developments and improvements in order to generate new technology and value to Client. Engage with a global technical community for information sharing relevant to assigned area(s). Collaborate with areas such as Engineering, Operations and Quality to resolve technical challenges, supporting sustained solutions. This may include inputs on machine installations, initiating vendor programs and participating on new capital project teams. Collaborate with others to generate new, workable ideas to contribute to filling the pipeline. Contribute to, present and follow-up on research proposals. WHAT WE VALUE Innovation Value Creation Risk Management Customer Impact Business Acumen Market Knowledge Collaboration & Influence Technical/Functional Expertise Team Leadership Development Organizational Capability Strategic Orientation Change Leadership Results Orientation WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU (Qualifications / Experience) Undergraduate degree required. (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science preferred) 5-8+ years technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing R&D or Process role across multiple technical processes. Demonstrated ability to leverage design choices positively impacting market position Experience leading product and process development projects with demonstrated sustained results Demonstration of synthesizing information across a range of inputs and applying to business results. Demonstrated expertise in multiple technologies/processes leveraged to deliver value to the organization and business relationships. Demonstrated ability applying tools within Project Management, Design of Experiment, Design for Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis. What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements on this position?1. Customer Interaction 2. Manufacturing experience 3. Flexible packaging experience 4. Food packaging experience You Will Enjoy: An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way! Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story. All applications will be kept strictly confidential and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions. Benefits of working as a Product Development Engineer in Neenah, WI:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Attractive package
