Job Title: Senior Research and Development Engineer City: Jacksonville / State: Illinois Job Description Join Reynolds Consumer Products…a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team! We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment in which individual differences are recognized, respected and appreciated. At Reynolds, we provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for an engineer to join our Research, Development, and Engineering team located in Jacksonville, IL Your Role: As the Senior Research & Development Engineer you will coordinate all aspects of research and product development projects as needed to successfully complete major projects within time and budget constraints using independent action and personal judgment. You will have the opportunity to: * Provide engineering direction and support to plant facilities operations during new product/process scale-up, including capital projects. * Assist with setup, implementation, and data analyses of statistically designed experiments and process controls, including, but not limited to hands-on lab analysis, equipment set-up, and trial work. * Develop communications with suppliers for the purpose of researching new materials or equipment for process improvements. * Work with Production Scheduling and plant personnel to coordinate downtime for equipment moves and/or R&D trials with minimal impact to production. * Interface and work side-by-side with Corporate and Plant technical and production team members to evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements and new developments in a timely manner. * Initiate, coordinate, and provide training and documentation to plant operations personnel on new equipment, processes, and procedures. * Develop specifications and test procedures based on customer requirements, cross-functional team input and capability results. * Ensure that all R&D data is properly documented and communicated. Record ideas and generate non-disclosure forms for potential patent concepts. Work directly with legal counsel to fully develop ideas into patents. * Maintain working knowledge of new extrusion and manufacturing equipment and techniques. * Recommend and implement new technology as needed. * Work safely in a manner that protects and promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment. In this inventive role, you will perform complex activities relating to the design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electromechanical devices or systems. You will love it here if… * You are a creative and dynamic problem‐solver * You are highly analytic and have a natural curiosity for results * You pay great attention to detail and are well organized * You thrive in a fast paced and high‐energy environment We need you to have: * BS degree in Engineering (ME or ChE preferred) * 5+ years of related professional Engineering experience * Demonstrated experience and application of complex concepts, practices and procedures within particular engineering field * Solid communications skills, both written and verbal * Basic understanding or use of statistical techniques and methods (DOE, SPC, etc) * Basic understanding or use of Lean manufacturing techniques and methods * Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities Icing on the cake: * MBA or other advanced degree * Polymer extrusion and conversion experience * Familiarity with physical and analytical test methods for polymer films and resin 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