Sealed Air Corporation

Senior Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation • $100K — $120K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science & Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in product development with plastics or polymers extrusion.
  • Dual degree in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering is preferred.
  • Proficiency in extrusion, polymer chemistry, and materials science.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information and produce reports.

Responsibilities

  • Identify material technology gaps and opportunities for business innovation.
  • Lead and ensure timely completion of material technology projects.
  • Develop and commercialize new products for business development.
  • Travel to support production facilities and engage with customers.
  • Collaborate with various teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Assess new material technologies for business growth potential.
  • Track competitive activities in material technologies.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance offered.
  • Opportunity to influence innovation in sustainable packaging.
  • Work with cutting-edge materials and technologies.
  • Collaborative environment with global teams.
  • Impactful role that supports customers and manufacturing sites.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable packaging by developing innovative polymer and material technologies that drive business growth. You'll partner with R&D and business leaders to identify technology opportunities, lead product development from concept through commercialization, and collaborate with global teams to bring new solutions to market. This role offers the opportunity to influence innovation, work with cutting-edge materials, and make a tangible impact across Sealed Air's global operations while supporting customers and manufacturing sites worldwide.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with R&D and business leaders to identify key material technology gaps and opportunities associated with business division innovation pipelines; execute a strategy to fill material technology gaps.
  • Ensure the timely completion of material technology and product development projects with priorities established and agreed upon with R&D leadership.
  • Develop and commercialize products in support of new business development opportunities.
  • Position will require travel in support of Sealed Air production facilities and at customer sites.
  • Effectively lead projects, ensuring the right technical resources are utilized and projects are completed in an agreed upon timeframe.
  • Collaborate with Sealed Air's business divisions and other functional groups to achieve project objectives.
  • Identify and assess new material technologies relative to their viability, ability to drive business growth, and the resources required to fully develop and commercialize.
  • Track and utilize knowledge of competitive activities related to material technologies.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships in industry and academia relative to new material technologies.
  • Stay at the forefront of technology to maintain competitiveness.
  • Personal safety and the safety of others; maintain a safe and incident-free working environment.

Qualifications:
  • B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or in Polymer Science & Engineering.
  • B.S/M.S. Minimum 5 years of experience in product development with extrusion of plastics or polymers.
  • Dual degree in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in extrusion, polymers, polymer chemistry, and materials science and their interactions with manufacturing processes and customer use.
  • Demonstrate leadership of identification and valuation of polymers and additives and translating ideas into significant commercial success.
  • Demonstrate creativity and imaginative solutions to complex problems.
  • Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to affect decision making and keep the organization informed. Ability to author technical reports and to make presentations to various internal groups within Sealed Air.
  • Able to work globally with appropriate sensitivities to cultures, businesses, etc.
  • Business acumen and ability to collaborate effectively across functions, regions, and business divisions to drive results and ensure goal delivery.
  • Able to make priority decisions and provide clear focus to work teams.
  • Establishes clear priorities and is enthusiastic about delivering accurate and timely results that add value.
  • Committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

Requisition id: 56037

Relocation: Yes

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About Sealed Air Corporation

Sealed Air Corporation is a packaging company that creates a range of packaging solutions for food, medical, and industrial applications. The company operates in three segments: Food Care, Product Care, and Medical Applications. Sealed Air's products include packaging materials, equipment, and systems. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sealed Air has operations in more than 50 countries and serves customers in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, and e-commerce.
Learn more about Sealed Air Corporation
Size
16,500 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$502.9 million
Founded
1960
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
NASDAQ
SEE
* Ladders Estimates

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