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Product Development Engineer

Scranton, PA • On-site

Plaskolite
Plastics Product Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$70K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 85 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

Job Title: Product Development Engineer
Reports To: New Product Development Manager
Department: Engineering
Location: Scranton, PA
Pay Range: $70,000 - $120,000 USD - Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Pay/Wage Type: Salaried | Exempt
Work Hours: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Product Development Engineer leads complex product and process development initiatives from concept through commercialization. Operating with a high degree of technical independence, the position applies advanced knowledge of polymer materials, product design, and manufacturing methods to deliver innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective solutions that meet customer and business objectives.
The role manages and provides technical direction to project teams and supporting engineers for all stages of product development projects (design, prototyping, validation testing, and production launch). The Product Development Engineer collaborates across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to ensure new products meet performance and regulatory requirements while manufacturing capability. This position requires strong project leadership, technical problem-solving, and the ability to balance innovation with cost, quality and manufacturability.
This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality-reflecting Plaskolite's core values of Integrity and Improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute new product development projects from concept, design, validation and production launch with minimal supervision.
  • Develops product specifications, technical datasheets, and technical reports to support product commercialization and customer communications.
  • Prepares and presents NPD Stage - Gate documentation.
  • Utilize polymer chemistry and processing expertise to evaluate raw materials, new technologies, and alternative polymers to improve product performance.
  • Leads production trial planning, execution and testing.
  • Interprets and documents product development results; plans and executes next steps based on results.
  • Collaborates with Sales and Marketing to understand customer requirements, market trends, and application needs to propose new product opportunities.
  • Leads interactions with Manufacturing, Engineering and Processing teams to ensure new products can be produced efficiently, reliably, and within quality standards.
  • Support scale-up of new materials and products from pilot to full-scale production, including process troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Provide technical support to customers and commercial teams for products across the business unit.
  • Leads technical discussions with customers and suppliers relating to new products and current product performance.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards related to polymer materials and product manufacturing.
  • Perform other engineering and technical duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science and 5 years industry experience
  • Or 10 years related industry experience

Skills and Competencies:
  • Shares advanced engineering and polymer science expertise across Plaskolite.
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving ability, effectively leading product development and cost-saving initiatives to successful completion.
  • Leads collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and other groups to support development work and resolve complex issues.
  • Makes sound, timely decisions based on data, technical judgment, and business considerations.
  • Engages directly with customers to troubleshoot issues, gather insights, and identify unmet technical or performance needs.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities for innovation, improvement, or new product development and initiates proposals for new projects.
  • Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences within and outside of Plaskolite.

Available Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) and Employer Contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Life Insurance

About PLASKOLITE
PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.
PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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