Senior Research & Development Engineer

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Senior Research & Development Engineer to join our technical team located in Lake Forest, IL. 

Responsibilities

Your Role: 

As a Senior Research & Development Engineer, you will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and the Business team to deliver new material technology options for the Hefty Business Unit. We embrace and accept individual experiences and backgrounds to achieve a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Lead projects to achieve raw material cost savings and raw material supplier strategy objectives. 

• Collaborate with Procurement and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. 

• Propose capital investments and product re-engineering opportunities that drive process, material, and product design improvements. 

• Review current resin specifications and identify alternative specifications to improve productivity, optimize costs, and enhance RCP’s product portfolio. 

• Identify and quantify risks within the resin Manufacturing process and draft contingency plans. 

• Complete key activities to support resin material development: Define product scale-up strategies, assess specifications and define appropriate material formulation/blends, prepare trial plans, guide technicians in preparation and execution of material trials, collaborate with the RDE conversion team to complete trial objectives, provide direction to laboratory personnel regarding product test methods, complete trial data statistical analysis, report results to business development teams, establish material & product specifications, maintain documentation, provide technical product support through manufacturing startup. 

Ultimately, you will promote plant initiatives and manage implementation that will have a direct impact on the company. We strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce who will contribute to the Company’s vision, mission, and goals. 

You will love it here if… 

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline. 

• 8 years of Engineering experience in a technical role. 

• Demonstrated success collaborating with multi-disciplined teams. 

• Strong hands-on experience. 

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes. 

• Understanding of plastic materials and additives and their inclusion in material blends. 

• Ability to lead trial planning and execution to support objectives. 

• Strong critical thinking skills. 

• Solid project execution capabilities with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Works independently/self-starter/is highly accountable. 

• Basic understanding of statistical techniques and methods (DOE, SPC, etc.). 

• Solid written and verbal communication skills. 

• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including international (majority domestic). 

Icing on the cake: 

• Plastics and Polymers manufacturing background, especially in Blown Film Extrusion.

• Advanced knowledge about new technology and equipment used in blown film extrusion, bag conversion, profile/track extrusion, sheet extrusion, thermoforming and/or injection molding.
• Process engineering experience with operational improvements.
• Experience in R&D and/or large multi-plant Manufacturing environments. 

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on?  
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?  
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?  

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn! 

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company! 

            Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! 

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available 

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, or disability.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is The Law Poster:  http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

The Pay Transparency Regulations Frequently Asked Questions can be found on this link:

Pay Transparency Regulations Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

The poster and the supplement can be found on this link.

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Posted Salary Range

Salary : $115,000