Research and Development Process Engineer

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today!

Position Purpose: Responsible for supporting the development, transition and integration of new technologies and process platforms from R&D into production. The R&D Process Engineer will provide engineering leadership to the pilot process team as well as supporting process and product development projects.
Principle Accountabilities

• Actively support all safety programs and initiatives, maintaining best laboratory practices as well as compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead pilot prototyping and process development within the R&D pilot process labs.
• Lead the hands-on assembly, troubleshooting and maintenance of pilot process equipment and facilities.
• Author clear, concise interpretive reports, memos and work instructions
• Assess new equipment and processes, make recommendations and execute plans
• Create, modify and optimize designs with 2D and 3D CAD and simulation software
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
• Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
• Participate on various R&D and multi-disciplinary teams, cross training and supporting all R&D process technology
• Create manufacturing models for processes being developed or improved upon by R&D
• Provide engineering support in the design of new application test methods and devices.
• Participate on 5S Teams
• Ability to work with a union and facilitate teamwork, open communication and compliance to the current collective bargaining agreement

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related engineering degree
• 5 or more years of relevant experience, experience with pressure sensitive tape, papermaking, coating and converting preferred
• Innovative, organized self-starter with good problem-solving skills
• Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading teams
• Excellent communication skills