Application Engineer - Plastics and Packaging

Michael Page; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

MPI in Dallas is seeking an Application Engineer to support packaging innovation nationwide. The role blends engineering, consulting, and direct customer engagement to optimize pallet-wrapping systems and packaging solutions.

You will travel extensively across the United States, conduct site visits, audits, and trainings, and collaborate with sales, operations, quality, and R&D to deliver practical improvements. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in application engineering or related packaging field.
• Experience supporting industrial customers in a technical, customer-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and pallet wrapping systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for U.S. customers, distributors, and commercial teams.
• Conduct customer site visits and packaging audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and implement optimized packaging solutions to boost efficiency and performance.
• Provide technical guidance on pallet wrapping systems and load containment.
• Deliver product training sessions for distributors, operators, and end users.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, quality, supply chain, and R&D to support projects.

Skills

Application engineering

Packaging materials

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM systems

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• International packaging manufacturer growing in the U.S. market

Our client is a privately owned international manufacturer that has built a strong reputation for developing advanced packaging solutions used across a range of industrial markets. With decades of manufacturing expertise and a significant global footprint, the company is recognized for its technical innovation, customer-focused approach, and commitment to delivering differentiated products that improve performance and efficiency.The organization has invested heavily in developing specialized packaging technologies that help customers enhance load stability, reduce material consumption, and improve operational effectiveness. The business exports the vast majority of its products globally and continues to experience strong growth across North America, making it one of the company's most important strategic regions.Employees benefit from exposure to both local and international leadership teams, creating opportunities to work on complex technical challenges while contributing directly to the growth of the business. The company offers a collaborative environment where technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction are highly valued.

Description

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, distributors, and commercial teams throughout the U.S.
• Conduct customer site visits and packaging audits to evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and implement optimized packaging solutions that improve operational efficiency and product performance.
• Provide technical guidance on pallet wrapping systems, packaging equipment, and load containment performance.
• Deliver product training sessions for distributors, operators, and end users.
• Troubleshoot customer challenges and resolve complex application issues.
• Act as the key liaison between customers and internal technical teams.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, quality, supply chain, procurement, and R&D functions to support customer projects.
• Partner with equipment manufacturers and third-party stakeholders to develop effective packaging solutions.
• Support product trials, technical demonstrations, and customer onboarding activities.
• Build strong relationships across the distribution network to increase product adoption and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute technical insights that help drive continuous improvement and business growth.

Profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience within application engineering, packaging, plastics, converting, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting industrial customers in a technical, customer-facing capacity.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, stretch-film applications, pallet wrapping systems, or related equipment preferred.
• Engineering degree or technical educational background is advantageous.
• Ability to diagnose problems, troubleshoot applications, and recommend practical solutions.
• Comfortable presenting technical information and conducting customer training sessions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with commercial, operational, and technical teams.
• Experience working within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Self-motivated professional capable of managing a large territory and significant travel requirements.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Job Offer

• Base salary of $85,000-$110,000.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization with significant investment in the North American market.
• Strong blend of engineering, consulting, customer engagement, and problem-solving responsibilities.
• Long-term career development potential within a growing global organization.
• Dynamic role offering extensive customer interaction and diverse technical challenges across multiple industries.
  

• International packaging manufacturer growing in the U.S. market
• Application Engineer supporting packaging innovation nationwide.

Client Details

Our client is a privately owned international manufacturer that has built a strong reputation for developing advanced packaging solutions used across a range of industrial markets. With decades of manufacturing expertise and a significant global footprint, the company is recognized for its technical innovation, customer-focused approach, and commitment to delivering differentiated products that improve performance and efficiency.The organization has invested heavily in developing specialized packaging technologies that help customers enhance load stability, reduce material consumption, and improve operational effectiveness. The business exports the vast majority of its products globally and continues to experience strong growth across North America, making it one of the company's most important strategic regions.Employees benefit from exposure to both local and international leadership teams, creating opportunities to work on complex technical challenges while contributing directly to the growth of the business. The company offers a collaborative environment where technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction are highly valued.

Description

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, distributors, and commercial teams throughout the U.S.
• Conduct customer site visits and packaging audits to evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and implement optimized packaging solutions that improve operational efficiency and product performance.
• Provide technical guidance on pallet wrapping systems, packaging equipment, and load containment performance.
• Deliver product training sessions for distributors, operators, and end users.
• Troubleshoot customer challenges and resolve complex application issues.
• Act as the key liaison between customers and internal technical teams.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, quality, supply chain, procurement, and R&D functions to support customer projects.
• Partner with equipment manufacturers and third-party stakeholders to develop effective packaging solutions.
• Support product trials, technical demonstrations, and customer onboarding activities.
• Build strong relationships across the distribution network to increase product adoption and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute technical insights that help drive continuous improvement and business growth.

Profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience within application engineering, packaging, plastics, converting, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting industrial customers in a technical, customer-facing capacity.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, stretch-film applications, pallet wrapping systems, or related equipment preferred.
• Engineering degree or technical educational background is advantageous.
• Ability to diagnose problems, troubleshoot applications, and recommend practical solutions.
• Comfortable presenting technical information and conducting customer training sessions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with commercial, operational, and technical teams.
• Experience working within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Self-motivated professional capable of managing a large territory and significant travel requirements.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Job Offer

• Base salary of $85,000-$110,000.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Car allowance.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization with significant investment in the North American market.
• Strong blend of engineering, consulting, customer engagement, and problem-solving responsibilities.
• Long-term career development potential within a growing global organization.
• Dynamic role offering extensive customer interaction and diverse technical challenges across multiple industries.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience within application engineering, packaging, plastics, converting, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting industrial customers in a technical, customer-facing capacity.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, stretch-film applications, pallet wrapping systems, or related equipment preferred.
• Engineering degree or technical educational background is advantageous.
• Ability to diagnose problems, troubleshoot applications, and recommend practical solutions.
• Comfortable presenting technical information and conducting customer training sessions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with commercial, operational, and technical teams.
• Experience working within industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Self-motivated professional capable of managing a large territory and significant travel requirements.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.