R&D Engineer

Winpak Films, Inc. is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join their R&D Department based out of Senoia, Georgia.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing research and development activities to bring new products to market while ensuring the continued success of Winpak Films, Inc. Your contributions will directly support the company's position as a leader in providing sustainable, high-quality packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage new product development projects from design to commercialization.
  Coordinate with internal and external customers for R&D activities, ensuring timely and responsive communication.
  Research and evaluate new polymeric materials, packaging technologies, and processes for flexible packaging applications.
  Maintain R&D records, update project statuses, and document findings.
  Assist QA lab with efficiency and quality improvements, including technician training and data interpretation.
  Support the Sales/Marketing department in promoting new products through customer visits and presentations.
  Troubleshoot product quality, process efficiency, and productivity improvement in collaboration with the Production department.
  Promote teamwork, effective communication, and collaboration within the department and across the company.
  Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards in all activities.
  Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, R&D or Director of Technology.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Science degree in Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemistry.
• 5+ years of experience as an R&D engineer in the polymer/plastics industry, preferably in flexible packaging.
• 3+ years of experience in a role that required exception communication skills both verbal and written
• 3+ years of experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience in a role that required collaboration with cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• Experience with flexible packaging technology and polymeric material research.
• Advanced skills in material science, process optimization, or packaging technology.
• Experience in a formal or informal leadership role, that required coaching, guiding and mentoring teams

Additional Information:

• This position is for a day shift.
  This is a full-time, onsite role based in Senoia, Georgia.
  Required travel: Occasional travel for customer visits and presentations.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• PPO medical plans and prescription coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision plan
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance, and critical illness and accident insurance, for you, your spouse, and/or your dependents.
• Telemedicine services for non-emergency medical care
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services, and more.
• Tuition assistance program

Winpak's vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.