Job Description

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.

EMAIL: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/