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:

- Bachelors 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.
EMAIL: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/