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Plugandplaytechcenter

Program Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Basic knowledge of Corporate Innovation and Open Innovation best practices Soft Skills * Proven ability to build trusted relationships with prospects and industry contacts, especially with high level ...

SUSE

AI Partner Marketing

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Leading open innovation without limits. We are SUSE. SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable, and secure enterprise open source solutions, includingSUSE Linux Suite,SUSE Rancher Suite,SUSE ...

Luminary Labs

Associate

New York, NY · On-site

Our open innovation practice was established in 2011. We are particularly focused on open innovation for impact, making use of incentive prize mechanisms to accelerate innovations such as artificial ...

Mortenson

Innovation Manager - Civil

Minneapolis, MN

$121K - $182K/yr

Innovation Manager SUMMARY Provide leadership in vision, strategy, and thinking methodologies used ... Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. ABOUT MORTENSON As a ...

Luminary Labs

Associate

New York, NY · Hybrid

Our open innovation practice was established in 2011. We are particularly focused on open innovation for impact, making use of incentive prize mechanisms to accelerate innovations such as artificial ...

Element Solutions Inc

R&D Fellow

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

The Associate R&D Fellow, Open Innovation is a recognized technical authority within MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions, representing the "best of the best" among individual technical contributors.

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Archer Daniels Midland

... open innovation and support growth in protein nutrition solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing ADM's research and development efforts in plant-based ingredients. Your ...

Sosa

P&C Insurance

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Dimension X Open Innovation Challenge Hatch, the Innovation Hub built by Singapore's HTX, SOSA and Knovel Engineering invites you to come forward and explore the dual-use potential of your tech. ...

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Senior Innovation Engineer, Packaging Development

Klöckner Pentaplast

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

The Company
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 on climate 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.
kp is currently looking for a Senior Innovation Engineer, Packaging Development at our Pharma, Health & Durables Site in Charlottesville, VA who will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, validating technically and commercially feasible high barrier sustainable packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and medical devices for global markets. The position will align with kp's short and long term strategic goals and work with internal and external stakeholders to design and develop packaging solutions by collaborating with global innovation and cross functional teams.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Understand market/customer requirements to design, develop and validate high barrier sustainable packaging solutions for pharma and medical device products.
  • Construct design brief in close coordination with sales, product line management, quality, manufacturing and regulatory to define product CTQs and CTPs
  • Lead packaging development projects from concept to commercialization using kp's stage gate process and present stage gate updates to peers and kp's senior leadership team
  • Work in close collaboration with global innovation team members to develop kp's short and long term strategic platform solutions.
  • Develop packaging solutions which meet with global pharma and medical device regulatory requirements.
  • Work with kp's external partners to develop open innovation and joint solutions that meet with customer and market expectations.
  • Use quality by design (QBD) methodologies to develop robust solutions which would meet with pre-defined critical to quality (CTQ's) and critical to process (CTP's).
  • Write timely and detailed but succinct reports to bring out the project goals, actions, observations and next steps
  • Domain expertise in pharma packaging/medical packaging
  • Demonstrated ability to work with process and production engineers to understand & solve real time operational challenges during product development
  • Demonstrated ability to use analytical techniques such as but not limited to - DSC. TGA, FTIR
  • Partner with material & technology providers to drive new innovations
  • Liase with legal/patent attorneys to develop/evaluate IP/Freedom to Operate
  • Monitor and drive product safety through regulatory compliances for all new products - familiarity with CONEG, PROP 65, USFDA, EC/EU, REACH etc...

Education:
Masters degree in Polymer/Chemical/Plastics Engineering, min 8 years of relevant professional experience
Knowledge/Skills:
  • In depth working knowledge of polymers such as but not limited to PE,PET,PP, PETG, PCTFE, PVC, PVDC
  • Hand on experience on various polymer processing techniques such as single screw/twin screw extrusion, calendaring, coating and lamination
  • Subject matter expertise on structure property relationship of different polymers.
  • Working knowledge of various additives for polymers such as anti oxidants, nucleating agents, anti static agents, colorants etc.
  • Working knowledge of films providing oxygen and moisture barrier for protection of sensitive product such as pharma solid/liquid oral dosage.
  • Domain knowledge of sterilizable medical device packaging films using various sterilizable techniques such as gamma, E Beam, EtO etc.
  • Hands-on experience on extrusion/lamination/coating processes
  • Good understanding of various analytical techniques such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, Microscopy
  • Good understanding of various instruments such as tensile tester, impact tester, rapid prototyping.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office - Ability to Enter and Interpret Data in Excel and Write Project Reports in Word, make presentations using powerpoint.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and timely with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Background in Pharma/Medical Device Packaging a plus, incl. an understanding of regulatory norms for pharma and medical devices.

Competencies:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to independently engage with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to efficiently handle multiple projects at the same time.
  • Ability to write succinct technical reports
  • Ability to anticipate constraints and risks, design work arounds and countermeasures to achieve project objectives
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for customer support, project support or training.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we'd 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 from underrepresented 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 the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.
***Please be aware of recruitment scams. Klöckner Pentaplast will never ask candidates to provide payments, bank details, national identification numbers, or any other sensitive personal information during the interview process. If you're unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from kp, please contact us directly at career@kpfilms.com.

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