Food Packaging Application Engineering Lead (Hybrid)

Sealed Air; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Application Engineering Manager (Food) reporting to the Director of Food Service R&D. You will lead and grow the ADS engineering team, delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions aligned with strategy.

You will partner with Commercial, Supply Chain and R&D to expand vertical form-fill-seal systems, balance resources, and mentor engineers to develop robust products, while travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in packaging or food science.
• 5–10 years in food packaging R&D or development.
• Experience managing teams.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (≥10%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Food Service ADS engineers.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain and R&D to advance product solutions.
• Plan resources with data-driven forecasts.
• Represent technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety and quality in all projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Packaging Engineering or Food Science

Job description

Sealed Air in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Application Engineering Manager (Food) reporting to the Director of Food Service R&D. You will lead and grow the ADS engineering team, delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions aligned with strategy.

You will partner with Commercial, Supply Chain and R&D to expand vertical form-fill-seal systems, balance resources, and mentor engineers to develop robust products, while travel up to 10%.