MCC Label · 15 hours ago
R&D Manager – Printing & Platform Innovation
Lafayette Hill, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expMCC Label is the global leader in premium labels, focused on developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. They are seeking a hands-on R&D Manager with deep printing industry experience to accelerate platform innovation and bridge technical understanding across printing, equipment, materials, and production environments.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a printing subject matter expert within R&D, ensuring all developments are optimized for flexographic, digital, rotogravure, or offset printing processes
Partner with operations to trial, validate and troubleshoot
Translate proprietary label constructions into scalable, repeatable processes ready for production and process engineering
Support pilot or press‑side validations, documenting learnings to strengthen platform robustness
Create, maintain, and continually improve SOPs, process instructions, experiment templates, and knowledge‑transfer documentation
Ensure rigorous recordkeeping that supports reproducibility, scale‑up, and cross-functional understanding
Own project timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple initiatives
Lead structured project reviews, proactively identify risks, and ensure cross-functional alignment with Operations and Commercial teams
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to support technology transfer, customer problem-solving, and commercialization success
Mentor junior scientists, technicians, and interns, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Present experimental work, data summaries, and project updates to leadership, project teams, and customers
Support regulatory readiness and sustainability initiatives within R&D
Champion safety standards that align with facility expectations and best practices
Qualification
Required
Direct printing industry experience (flexo, digital, gravure, or offset) with strong understanding of press operations, ink systems, curing/drying, tension control, and print quality parameters
Bachelor's degree with 5–10 years of R&D or technical printing experience; Master's with 3–5 years; Ph.D. with 1–3 years
Proven experience leading projects, managing timelines, and coordinating cross-functional activities
Strong proficiency in experimental design, process documentation, and translating R&D work into scalable operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of inks, coatings, adhesives, substrates, and label construction fundamentals
Ability to work hands-on, including time in lab, pilot, and press environments
Heavy travel required ~60%
Preferred
Degree in Packaging Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Printing Technology, or related discipline
Experience in the packaging value chain or food & beverage manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to build productive cross-functional relationships
Benefits
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus 2 floating Holidays
Company
MCC Label
As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2024-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $950M
2023-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2021-07-02Acquired
Leadership Team
S
Sharon Birkett
Chief Financial Officer & VP
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