Principal Engineer, Building & Construction

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact - because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Why Join CNG? Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity. Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners. Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs. Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations. The Role From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters - and own it all. Schedule: Monday - Friday, Flex Location: Onsite, Bloomer, WI What You'll Do Innovation Process Management

• Lead coordination across technical and cross-functional teams to manage projects from ideation through commercialization.
• Maintain clarity and transparency in project updates and progress reports to leadership.
• Support scope and resource management by fostering strong collaborative partnerships.

Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement

• Champion initiatives that drive a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Organize and facilitate team-level innovation workshops and ideation sessions to generate new concepts and promote continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and feedback to technical team members to foster professional growth and leadership development.

Technical Operations

• Contribute directly to technical projects aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Plan and execute sample runs and technical trials on production lines.
• Lead raw material investigations, including substitution analysis and implementation.
• Provide technical support for new production line commissioning and startup.
• Collaborate with Techical, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Technical Services to deliver excellence across the organization.
• Apply in-depth understanding of resin and additive properties to optimize production performance and product quality.
• Identify unmet market needs and initiate innovation pathways to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Develop expertise in film grades within assigned sectors to support product consolidation and market alignment.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support product development, exceed service expectations, and drive business growth.
• Actively participate in regular technical team meetings and strategy calls.

Innovation Culture

• Promote an environment of creative problem-solving and responsible risk-taking.
• Practice transparent communication while adhering to protocols for handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Encourage awareness and best practices around intellectual property protection and innovation management within the technical community.

What You’ll Bring

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Materials Science, or Technology) is required.
• 10 years of experience as a Technical Engineer or equivalent experience in a target market
• Demonstrated skills in organization, priority setting, and decision making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Detail oriented and ability to be self-motivated.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high demand, team oriented, and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Management, teamwork, leadership, eye for detail, thoroughness and cool under pressure.

Compensation & Benefits

Total Rewards:

• Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Holiday Pay
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities across 18+ facilities

Ready to Own Your Future? Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success. Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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