Senior Research & Development Engineer - Paper

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of technical or product development experience in a related industry
• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science, or Materials Science and Engineering; an advanced degree is a plus
• Background in paper and paper coatings
• Knowledge of pressure-sensitive papers, films, release liners, and converting processes
• Hands-on experience with coating and converting process equipment
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to identify gaps in our product portfolio and uncover growth opportunities in the pressure-sensitive industry
• Work with customers to understand their needs and the value of potential new technologies
• Develop robust products that meet customer critical-to-quality requirements, and define their manufacturing and quality specifications
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Procurement on product and process development and improvement to support growth and optimize profit margins
• Serve as our internal subject matter expert on paper
• Keep up with paper and coating technologies and trends in the pressure-sensitive adhesives industry through engagement with suppliers, customers, and industry conferences
• Lead timely qualification of new raw materials
• Support process optimization and troubleshoot issues at the manufacturing plant

Technologies:

• Support
• Marketing

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We are hiring for a product development role at our Division Headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The position identifies and develops new product opportunities in the pressure-sensitive industry, partnering across teams to define market needs and guide initiatives from concept through qualification. It reports to the Technical Director. Founded in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company with more than 5,000 team members and over 40 facilities across 16 states. Our operations include corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, paper slitting, and a sawmill. We emphasize innovative product development, sustainable forestry, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Compensation includes a competitive wage and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, wellness programs, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, a company-matching 401(k), and a pension; benefits may vary by position or division.

last updated 43 week of 2026