Lead Application Engineer, Business Development

Henkel; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Performance bonus

Hybrid work policies

Job summary

Henkel Lead Application Engineer for Business Development in Bridgewater, NJ leads technical solutions in coatings for flexible packaging. You will guide projects from concept to commercialization and collaborate with BD, R&D, and Sales to drive new business opportunities.

You will lead lab development, optimize coating processes, and manage project timelines and supplier coordination, while engaging customers with technical insights and presentations. Travel ~30% across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or chemistry field.
• 5+ years in coatings, flexible packaging, or film manufacturing.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or similar field

Job description

Henkel Lead Application Engineer for Business Development in Bridgewater, NJ leads technical solutions in coatings for flexible packaging. You will guide projects from concept to commercialization and collaborate with BD, R&D, and Sales to drive new business opportunities.

You will lead lab development, optimize coating processes, and manage project timelines and supplier coordination, while engaging customers with technical insights and presentations. Travel ~30% across North America.