Senior R&D Engineer

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Senior R&D Engineer - Clara Co. Offaly / Derry, NI

We are now hiring for a Senior R&D Engineer, based on our site in Clara Co. Offaly or Campsie, Derry, Northern Ireland.

From our spirited entrepreneurial beginnings to our today’s global leadership position in the healthcare market, Nelipak has enjoyed 70 years of creating, shepherding, and leading the healthcare packaging industry – with plenty of significant milestones along the way.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Nelipak, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are Trusted to Protect.

We are exceeding industry standards and expectations; we are Quality, we are bespoke packaging solutions, no matter the challenge, and we are always at the forefront of the healthcare packaging industry.

About the job…
The Senior R&D Engineer will support and contribute to packaging development programs, providing solutions valued by our customers and driving profitable growth.

This innovative role will include applications development, new materials introduction, materials enhancements and or cost-out initiatives. To understand and collaborate with our customer’s needs and rapidly drive the development and implementation of products. To align and be responsive to market need and business strategy. Be passionate about engineering research that strive to bring Nelipak to the highest market position.

Have You…?

- A degree in polymer science and or and engineering degree background [essential]

- A minimum of 5 years in a packaging-based environment [desirable]

- Ability to engage with other software outside of Microsoft

- Champion quality and drive a continuous improvement culture

- An enthusiasm towards analytical thinking with problem solving skills

Nelipak is an agile, Private Equity owned business bolstered by financial stability, rapid growth, and an exciting growth agenda. Change is embraced and innovation isn’t blocked by excess red tape.

Whilst managing a team of professionals, you’ll work with colleagues to create, move and close opportunities through the pipeline to achieve long-term growth, based on customers’ development plans and close on

In Nelipak, there’s potential to progress and continue your development. Here, there’s no settling for box-ticking and competitor benchmarking; you’ll be at the heart of challenging for better in a high-performance team.

The Benefits…

· A competitive salary and bonus – discussed upon application

· Pension – with matched contribution

· Time to recharge with beyond statutory annual leave plus bank holidays

· Peace of mind with Private Health cover for family

· Life Assurance

· Flexible location – base yourself in either Clara, Co. Offaly or Campsie, Derry, Northern Ireland )

· If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered with our Cycle to Work scheme [Clara only]

Interested…?

Nelipak is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.

For a confidential discussion, contact clarahr@nelipak.com / DerryApplications@nelipak.com Please note, if you apply for this role, your interest and details will remain confidential. We will not contact your current employer as part of the application and/or interview process, for example. You must be eligible to work in Ireland to be considered for this role.

Only applications that meet the essential criteria will be considered for the position

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Packaging: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person