Responsibilities:   Responsible for planning and managing new product development projects, including design planning, structure designing, trial execution, process condition optimization, and commercialization.   Coordinates and communicates with internal and external customers for R/D activities with the best responsiveness in mind.   Monitors, researches and evaluates new polymeric materials, new packaging technology, and new process technology for flexible packaging applications.   Responsible for R/D record keeping and documentation and for updating and reporting R/D project status.   Assists the QA lab in efficiency and quality improvement, including technician training, test data interpretation and reporting, and document management.     Assists the Sales/Marketing department in the promotion of new and existing products through customer visits and presentations.   Assists the Production department in troubleshooting for product quality, process efficiency, productivity improvement, cost reduction as well as customer complaints.   Promotes teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication within the department and the Company.  Interacts with all levels of the operation in support of the quality and safety program.     Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner compliant with ISO 9001 standard.   Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, Research and Development, or Director of Technology.   Qualifications   A BS degree in Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemistry, is required.  A minimum of 5 years of experience in the polymer/plastics industry as an R/D engineer is required, preferably in the flexible packaging industry.  Other combinations of education, experience, knowledge, and skills will be considered.  Good interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills are required.  Ability to supervise and motivate others in a manufacturing environment.