Apply to Lead Application Engineer - Flexible Packaging Coatings, supporting Film-Based Applications

OPEN JOB: Lead Application Engineer - Flexible Packaging Coatings, supporting Film-Based Applications
LOCATION: Bridgewater, New Jersey
***Relocation Assistance Available
BASE SALARY: $87,000 to $120,000
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & Production
JOB CATEGORY: Engineering - Chemical

This position is with our clients Adhesive Technologies business unit –(adhesives, sealants and functional coatings)

This lab-based position is focused on meeting the technical needs of our APP market with a focus on delivering value to our customers within the Flexible Packaging business, primarily focusing on coatings for films, in conjunction with our business development team.

Responsibilities:

Drive technical solutions and innovation in flexible packaging coatings, supporting film-based applications and new business opportunities.
Collaborate with Business Development, R&D, Sales, and customers to move projects from concept through commercialization.
Lead lab-based development, including experiment design, testing, and continuous improvement of formulations and processes.
Apply expertise in coating, laminating, and film extrusion to troubleshoot and optimize customer applications.
Manage project execution, including timelines, supplier coordination, and milestone delivery.
Support pilot and customer trials, both internally and at customer or converter sites.
Engage with customers at all levels, delivering technical insights, training, and presentations.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or similar field. Candidates with significant experience in coatings used in flexible packaging in lieu of degree may be considered.
5+ years in coatings, flexible packaging, or film manufacturing, ideally within converters or film production.
Hands-on experience with coating, laminating, converting, or film extrusion technologies.
Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communicator, able to engage operators through senior stakeholders.
Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
Travel approximately 30% across North America to support customer trials and business development activities

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

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Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

STEPHEN FLEISCHNER
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/

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