Product Development Engineer Role

This role involves technology development as it relates to all aspects of coated paper design for both packaging and specialties printing/converting businesses. The successful candidate will work as part of a team on developing new technology and products to make more environmentally friendly, better performing and profitable products into the next decade. This role involves strong collaborations with marketing, procurement, and manufacturing functions as well as co-development with our customer and supplier partners.

Accountabilities Reports to the Sustainable Packaging Group Manager at the Sappi NA Technology Center in Westbrook Maine. Responsible for all technical aspects of material selection, test development, product testing and design to ensure product offerings meet market and customer expectations. Responsible for functional coating and application development, including binders, pigments, and process additives and assessment of new...