Job Description
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2026, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Product Development Project Engineer to join our Product Technology Team, supporting our hot blown film and conversion operations. This role plays a pivotal part in driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiency through technical cross-functional project management, while overseeing material and process changes that influence product performance and production results.".
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead cross-functional projects from concept through to implementation, including scope definition, planning, execution, and post-launch review.
Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
Collaborate with internal teams (process engineering, production, planning, quality, procurement) and external suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Material & Process Change Management
Evaluate and implement changes to raw materials, additives, and film structures to enhance performance, sustainability, or cost-effectiveness.
Conduct trials and validations for new materials and conversion processes.
Maintain documentation and change control protocols in line with regulatory and quality standards.
Manage and update relevant databases, including formulations, materials, and compliance records.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Provide product technology support to process engineering and production teams across blown film extrusion and conversion.
Analyse product performance, process data to identify improvement opportunities and conduct root cause analysis for product, production issues.
Continuous Improvement
Lead product optimisation initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Work closely with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements in product quality, production efficiency, and waste reduction.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all projects comply with applicable health and safety, environmental, and industry standards.
Support audits and maintain documentation for regulatory and quality compliance.
About You
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field).
Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in an engineering/ technical project management role, ideally within the packaging industry.
Understanding of polymer materials, extrusion processes, and converting technologies.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis software.
Preferred skills
Experience with ERP systems and change management platforms.
Familiarity with sustainability initiatives in packaging.
Project Management certification, Lean Six Sigma, or similar qualifications are advantageous.
Please note: You must have the permanent New Zealand work rights to be considered for this role.
Requisition id: 53503
Relocation: No
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected].
Position Overview
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Product Development Project Engineer to join our Product Technology Team, supporting our hot blown film and conversion operations. This role plays a pivotal part in driving innovation and enhancing operational efficiency through technical cross-functional project management, while overseeing material and process changes that influence product performance and production results.".
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead cross-functional projects from concept through to implementation, including scope definition, planning, execution, and post-launch review.
Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
Collaborate with internal teams (process engineering, production, planning, quality, procurement) and external suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Material & Process Change Management
Evaluate and implement changes to raw materials, additives, and film structures to enhance performance, sustainability, or cost-effectiveness.
Conduct trials and validations for new materials and conversion processes.
Maintain documentation and change control protocols in line with regulatory and quality standards.
Manage and update relevant databases, including formulations, materials, and compliance records.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Provide product technology support to process engineering and production teams across blown film extrusion and conversion.
Analyse product performance, process data to identify improvement opportunities and conduct root cause analysis for product, production issues.
Continuous Improvement
Lead product optimisation initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Work closely with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements in product quality, production efficiency, and waste reduction.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all projects comply with applicable health and safety, environmental, and industry standards.
Support audits and maintain documentation for regulatory and quality compliance.
About You
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field).
Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in an engineering/ technical project management role, ideally within the packaging industry.
Understanding of polymer materials, extrusion processes, and converting technologies.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis software.
Preferred skills
Experience with ERP systems and change management platforms.
Familiarity with sustainability initiatives in packaging.
Project Management certification, Lean Six Sigma, or similar qualifications are advantageous.
Please note: You must have the permanent New Zealand work rights to be considered for this role.
Requisition id: 53503
Relocation: No
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected].
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