What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Application Engineer - Flexible Packaging Coatings, supporting Film-Based Applications position at Intermedia Group?
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:
Requirements:
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
STEPHEN FLEISCHNER
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL:
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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.
EMAIL:
LINKEDIN:
Salary : $87,000 - $120,000