Product Development Engineer - Coated Papers and Films (Manufacturing)

Role details

Coated Products Division seeks a Product Development Engineer to create and optimize custom coated papers and films for medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. In this role, you will design formulations, run lab experiments, and support pilot and production coating trials from concept through commercialization. You will collaborate closely with operations, quality, and sales to define specifications, solve technical problems, and support demanding, regulated customers. This position offers hands-on exposure to coating technologies, performance testing, and continuous improvement in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new coated paper and film products to meet customer and market requirements.
• Plan and execute lab experiments, coating trials, and performance testing for new and existing products.
• Scale up formulations from lab to pilot and production coater, coordinating with operations and quality.
• Analyze data to optimize coating formulations, processes, and product performance.
• Support customer technical inquiries, sample requests, and custom product development projects.
• Collaborate with sales, quality, and manufacturing to define specifications and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and product specifications for internal and customer use.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and yield improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards, particularly for medical and electronics applications.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams from concept through commercialization.

Required Skills

• Product development for coated papers and films
• Formulation of adhesives, coatings, or functional layers
• Laboratory testing and data analysis
• Process scale-up from lab to pilot/production
• Statistical analysis and DOE methods
• Knowledge of ISO or regulated quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
• Technical documentation and specification writing
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, and sales
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving tools
• Familiarity with web coating equipment and processes