Applications Engineer (Film Packaging)

Taghleef Industries; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Taghleef Industries seeks an Application Engineer to act as the main technical liaison among customers, converters, end users and Ti teams. You will deliver expert service during trials and difficulties, design and oversee label film trials, and communicate results across the organization.

You will train customers and internal teams on film technology, support sales with value propositions, and help align product specifications with market needs in a fast-paced, multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 3–7 years of work experience in projects allied with Sales, Marketing, Product Development or other strategic commercial areas.
• 3–5 years of experience in technical assignments in a manufacturing organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and plastics/films industry knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be the technical liaison between customers, converters and end users, and internal Ti functions.
• Provide service through visits and consultations during difficulties and investigations with the sales team.
• Participate in business development meetings and label film trials with customers as needed.
• Plan and communicate trial activities and results to Ti and customers or co-suppliers.
• Assist with customer and internal training on film design, production, conversion, and selling.
• Support Sales with product value propositions and differentiation.

Skills

Persuasion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking / time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering

Job description

For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films.

Application Engineer

TheApplicationsEngineeristheprimarytechnicalliaisonbetweencustomers,bothconvertersandendusers,aswellasco suppliersandmultipleinternalTifunctionssuchasBusinessDirectors,Sales,Marketing,ManufacturingandQuality.Ahighlymotivatedandethicalpersonwithverystrongtechnicalknowledgeandcapability,combinedideallywithexcellentinterpersonalandcommunicationskillsisrequiredforthisdemandingposition

Responsibilities:

• Becomeknownandrecognizedasalabelfilmsapplicationsexpertwithexpertiseandknowledgeoffilmproperties,formulations,filmmanufacturingandslitting.
• Provideunparalleledservicethroughvisitsandconsultationwithcustomers,especiallyintimesoftechnicaldifficulties,duringclaimsinvestigationswithsalesteam.
• Participateinbusinessdevelopmentteammeetingsandinmeetingswithcustomerstohelpdesign,implement(andattend)neworimprovedlabelsfilmtrialsasnecessary.
• Plan,participateinandcommunicatetrialactivities.ConveyresultsatalllevelswithinTiand/oratcustomersorco-suppliers,asrequiredtoimprovethebusiness.
• Assistwithcustomerandinternaltrainingandeducationontechnicalaspectsofthelabel’sfilmsdesign,production,conversion,application,marketingandselling.
• SupportSaleswithcorrectcompanyandproductvaluepropositionsandtrainingregardingproductdifferentiation.
• SupportProductManagersandMarketingwithcreationandchoiceofcriticalmessagingoflabelsfilmstechnicalvaluepropositions andcontinuouslytrackproductperformanceinmarketinrelationtosuchvaluepropositions.
• SupportProductManagerswithproductspecificationoversight,aligningsuchwithfitnessformakeandmarketfitness-for-useinapplication.
• CoordinateactivitiesandinteractionswithintheTifunctionalgroupstoensurethatidentifiedcustomerneedsarecommunicated,understood,metandservicedwithbestproductvalueandservicepropositions.
• PlanningandexecutingthemosteffectivetestsandfilmtrialsformarketpenetrationbyworkingwithSales,Customers,TestingLaboratory,Manufacturing,Co-SuppliersandR&Dintheinterestsofimprovedbusiness.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Havetheabilitytopersuadeandmotivate andhelpotherdepartmentsandpeople.
• Abilitytodefineproblems,tocollectdata,toestablishfactsanddrawvalidandunbiasedconclusions.
• Analyze,interpret,present(oralandwritten)complextechnicalinformationatmeetingsinternallyandcustomersortradeshows.
• Adapttoamulticulturalinternationalbusinessenvironment.
• Effectivelymanageprioritiesandtimeunderpressure.
• Makesounddecisions.

Qualifications:

• EducationLevel:MinimumcollegeeducationofaBachelor'sdegreeinChemistryorEngineering,preferablyChemicalEngineering,butotherEngineeringdegreesarealsodesirable.
• YearsandWorkExperience:Atleast3-7yearsofworkexperiencewithnotableaccomplishmentsinOperationalProjectsalliedwithSales,Marketing,ProductDevelopmentorotherstrategiccommercialareas.
• Atleast3-5yearsofexperienceintechnicalassignmentsinamanufacturingorganization.
• Demonstratedsuccessfulandinfluentialleadershipworkaccomplishments.
• PlasticsandFilmsindustryexperienceandknowledgeverybeneficial.

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match.

Taghleef Industries is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other trait protected by law.