Position Overview

The Product Development Engineer - Adhesives will be part of the Technical team, which consists of engineers, technicians, and analysts working in Research & Development, Technical Service, Process Improvement, and Quality roles.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Sales & Marketing to define gaps in GBP's product portfolio and identify new growth opportunities within the pressure sensitive industry.
• Working directly with customers to understand and define their wants, needs, and associated value of new technologies.

• Developing new products that meet customer CTQs and are robust in design. Defining manufacturing and quality specifications for products.

• Partnering with Manufacturing and Procurement teams on product developments, process developments, and process improvements with the goal of creating growth-enabling new products and optimizing profit margins.

• Serve as an internal subject matter expert to GBP in all areas of adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA's), specifically.

• Stay abreast of new adhesive technologies and evolving trends in the PSA industry through engagement with suppliers, customers, and industry conferences.

• Lead new raw material qualifications in a timely fashion.

• Support process optimization, PSA hygiene best practices, and troubleshooting in the manufacturing plant.

• This is on-site position at our Division Headquarters in Green Bay, WI.

This position will report directly to the Director, Technical (R&D).

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of Technical/Product Development experience in a related industry.
• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science & Engineering
• Background in adhesives and pressure sensitive products.
• Knowledge of paper, films, release liners and converting processes.
• Background in emulsion polymerization and formulation.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of coating and converting process equipment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a stable work environment, modern facilities and a high quality of life location. In addition, the selected candidate will receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, and Company matching 401(k). The selected candidate will also have immediate access to our two medical clinics, at no charge for the employee or their dependents.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit

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Product Development Engineer - Adhesives