Description
**Key Responsibilities:**
Develop new plastic products and packaging;
Conduct technical and economic feasibility studies;
Monitor testing, validation, and implementation of new projects;
Drive continuous improvement of existing products;
Interface with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Sales departments;
Specify materials and manufacturing processes;
Prepare technical documentation and development reports;
Track trends and emerging technologies in the plastics sector.
**Requirements:**
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials, Production, Mechanical, Chemical, or related fields);
Experience in product development, preferably in plastic packaging;
Knowledge of plastic transformation processes (injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, etc.);
Familiarity with plastic materials (resins, properties, and applications);
Industrial environment experience;
Analytical, proactive, and results-oriented profile.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Experience in innovation and R&D projects;
Knowledge of packaging standards and regulations;
Technical English;
Experience with technical drawing tools (CAD).