Product Stewardship Engineer II

Printpack•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Printpack is seeking qualified candidates for the Product Stewardship Engineer II (Sustainability Packaging Engineer II) position. This role is focused on product development for sustainable flexible packaging. The Product Stewardship Engineer reports to the Product Stewardship Manager within the Sustainability Department and is located in Atlanta, GA, but other major metropolitan areas will be considered. Printpack is one of the most innovative and trusted packaging companies in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1.0 billion USD and 3,000+ associates across 15 manufacturing facilities globally: 12 in the US and 3 in Mexico. Printpack embodies the customer-focused, collaborative values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr., in 1956. Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families. Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.” As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.

Requirements

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely affiliated degree program preferred
Experience in the flexible packaging industry is preferred
Experience in product development, particularly in sustainability-focused technologies
BOPP/PET/PE films, adhesives, extrusion, and ink experience is a plus
Travel commitment: 35% (typically within North America, for trials/meetings at customer, vendor, and Printpack plants)
Project management skills, perseverance, and initiative are imperative for success in this role

Responsibilities

Design and execute sustainable packaging solutions for key markets, managing projects from concept to completion within assigned timelines and meeting defined objectives
Serve as a Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME) by participating in SME teams, developing recommendation lists for sustainable materials and platform structures, and creating Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs)
Plan, support, and troubleshoot internal trials cross-functionally, utilizing internal systems and collaborating cross-functionally
Provide customer-facing technical support through presentations, innovation sessions, and risk-assessed technical guidance
Actively engage in industry leadership by participating in sustainability conferences and contributing to Industry Working Groups
Lead internal knowledge sharing through webinars, presentations to cross-functional teams, and sharing industry trends/learnings
Support cross-functional commercialization efforts by understanding commercialization requirements, legal matters (NDAs, IP, legislation), sustainable industry requirements, and providing technical guidance throughout the process