Reynolds Consumer Products
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You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!
Overview
Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!
We currently have an opportunity for a Research and Development Engineer at our Manufacturing Facility in Albany, OR.
The Research and Development Engineer provides technical leadership for the development and commercialization of innovative, sustainable products by leading multiple research and development initiatives from concept through production. Drives material, process, and tooling innovation while partnering across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. Influences technical direction through data-driven decision making, balances strategic planning with hands-on execution, and exercises significant autonomy in advancing projects that improve product performance, manufacturing capability, operational efficiency, and business growth.
You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!
Innovation & Product Development
Lead multiple material, product, and process development projects from concept through commercialization to deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.
Develop and optimize product designs, materials and manufacturing processes that achieve performance, quality, cost, and sustainability objectives.
Evaluate emerging materials and technologies to identify opportunities that strengthen product performance and competitive advantage.
Technical Leadership
Design and execute structured laboratory and manufacturing experiments that validate product concepts and process improvements.
Apply statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to interpret results, solve complex technical challenges, and guide business decisions.
Present technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to cross-functional teams and leadership to support informed decision making.
Manufacturing Partnership
Partner with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to successfully scale new products and processes into commercial production.
Lead process trials and production validations to ensure successful implementation, repeatability, and manufacturability.
Drive continuous improvements that enhance operational efficiency, product consistency, process capability, and workplace safety.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting product development, process parameters, and experimental results to ensure knowledge retention and repeatable outcomes.
Establish technical standards and best practices that improve research efficiency and accelerate future innovation efforts.
You listen, learn, and evolve
You thrive in a fast-paced environment
You put safety first, always
You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, product development, or applied research and development.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline preferred
6+ years of applicable engineering experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of polymer materials, processing principles, tooling design, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to lead multiple technical projects from concept through commercialization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data and make sound engineering decisions.
Ability to design, execute, and evaluate structured experiments using statistical methodologies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and project leadership capabilities.
Ability to build effective partnerships across research, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations functions.
Competencies
Action Oriented – Pursues challenging opportunities with urgency and consistently delivers results through execution.
Drives Results – Achieves objectives by maintaining accountability, overcoming obstacles, and focusing on business outcomes.
Collaborates – Builds productive partnerships across functions to solve complex technical challenges and achieve shared goals.
Decision Quality – Makes timely, data-driven decisions by applying sound engineering judgment and analytical thinking.
Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improves methods, processes, and workflows to increase efficiency, quality, and consistency.
Manages Complexity – Effectively navigates technical uncertainty and balances multiple priorities while delivering innovative solutions.
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! No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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