Senior Innovation Engineer 9928
Senior Innovation Engineer 9928
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kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act onclimate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter creating innovative products that enhance product protection shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp we are passionate about ensuring our customers satisfaction and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
The Senior Innovation Engineer will be responsible for conceptualizing new packaging solutions and driving them through kps stage gate process. As the technical project leader the innovation engineer will be responsible for product development from concept to commercialization working with global cross functional teams.
*Relocation Available.
*Modified hybrid.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Lead innovation development projects for Pharma (Solid and Liquid Oral Dosage) Medical Device and Consumer packaging applications from concept to commercialization using kps stage gate process.
- Conceptualize develop and launch technically and commercially viable high/ultrahigh barrier packaging solutions in the market.
- Construct product design brief in collaboration with the cross functional team (Innovation Business Development Product Line Management Sales Operations and Procurement) to define products critical to quality (CTQs) and critical to process (CTPs).
- Drive projects through concept design prototype qualification and commercialization stages.
- Present results to kps senior leadership in stage gate review meetings.
- Drive product development by working closely with global innovation and cross functional teams.
- Create project financials (financial opportunities costs necessary CAPEX investments ROI etc. by collaborating with product line and business development managers.
- Lead and conduct proof of concept pilot and commercial trials.
- Analyze interpret and document test results and ensure product meets with Critical to Quality (CTQ) and Critical to Process (CTPs) as stated in the design brief.
- Perform application trials to assess products technical feasibility using form fill and seal machine.
- Use analytical techniques to benchmark competitive product offerings and develop product to either circumvent competitive IP or create new IP.
- Responsible for supporting the drive for growth through open innovation with both internal and external partners especially focusing on customers.
- Identify and promote opportunities for growth beyond actual solution portfolio.
- Identify product alternatives fabricating and evaluating prototypes.
- Interact directly with endusers to develop solutions and/or product concepts based on true market needs.
- Cooperation with external partners such as machine suppliers material suppliers technical institutes and universities and work closely with core technology associates to guide development of needed materials technology.
- Identify patent opportunities and lead the patent application process partnering with an internal/external patent attorney.
- Maintain an astute knowledge of relevant technical trends within the industry.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20 of the time.
Requirements:
- MastersDegree in Polymer Engineering Plastics Engineering Material Science Chemical Engineering Packaging Engineering or related fields 814 years of relevant industry experience
- Project management experience in leading cross functional teams from concept to commercialization. PMP Certification a plus.
- Experience in analytical testing using industry standards such as (ex. ASTM ISO) and in developing novel test methods.
- Polymer processing experience especially extrusion of polymer films.
- Experience Six SigmaLean (Greenbelt) formal problem solving techniques is preferable.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting design and process failure mode and effects analysis
- Solid demonstrated experience in polymer processing techniques such as Cast Extrusion Extrusion Coatings Extrusion Lamination Adhesive Lamination Gravure Coating Gravure/Flexo Printing
- Working understanding of structure property relationship for polymers such as PVC PVDC PCTFE APET BOPET PE PP and variety of solvent and water based barrier/adhesive coatings.
- Extensive experience in thermoforming using both flat and rotary sealing machines.
- Demonstrated experience using variety of analytical techniques such as but not limited to DSC TGA DMA SEM Microscopy Seal Integrity Testing Tensile Impact Testing Barrier Testing using Mocon/Gravitest
- Demonstrated experience developing barrier packaging solutions for the healthcare industry: medical device pharmaceutical packaging and nutraceutical packaging
- Demonstrated ability to work with process and production engineers to understand & solve real time operational challenges during product development
- Working knowledge of pharma medical device and food regulatory compliances.
- Deep understanding of sterile barrier technology and various sterilization techniques
- Language proficiency Strong English competency required; Understanding of basic German desirable.
- Command on different software such as Excel Word Power Point
Apply Now!
If you are determined thrive in a fastpaced environment with high levels of accountability and focus then wed love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.
At kp Diversity Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities ideas perspectives and experiences and encourage people fromunderrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in theorganization without regard to race gender religion national origin age veteran status disability sexual preference marital status or inclusion in any other protected class.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
