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

Bridgewater, NJ, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $87,000.00 - 120,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Jersey
  • FOCUS
  • Innovation
  • Research and Development
  • Sales
  • Testing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Implementation
  • Collaboration
  • Training
  • Presentations
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry
  • Manufacturing
  • Analytical Skill
  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Business Development
  • Recruiting
  • LinkedIn

Summary

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:
  • MS WORD Resume
  • required compensation.
  • Contact information.
  • Availability

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

STEPHEN FLEISCHNER
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
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  • Position Id: 8edd0bf0eb24952b1c38cf0e56bfaa68
  • Posted 5 days ago
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