Senior Coating Engineer

neogen; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Benefits package

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Neogen is seeking a Senior Coating Technology Engineer to lead development, optimization, and implementation of advanced coating systems at our Lansing, MI site. You will guide cross‑functional teams from concept to commercialization, driving coating technologies and providing technical leadership across R&D, quality, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience with coating processes, materials evaluation, and process improvement, with opportunities for growth and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of manufacturing process experience.
• Experience with coating process fundamentals and manufacturing applications.
• Hands-on experience with coating equipment and analytical methods.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional projects to develop, design, formulate, and test coating solutions.
• Develop and optimize web processing technologies and coating applications.
• Provide coating expertise to support manufacturing activities.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for coating issues.
• Evaluate new materials, chemistries, and surface‑treatment options.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet specs.
• Develop technical documentation, specifications, and process standards.
• Lead scale‑up activities from lab to pilot to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide SME support.
• Support and lead process development in NPI and technology transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Coating fundamentals

Web processing

Roll-to-roll coating

Extrusion processes

Manufacturing process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 10+ years experience

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Coating equipment

Characterization tools

Analytical methods

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Coating Technology Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced coating systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of materials science, process engineering, and innovation. You'll serve as a technical authority, guiding cross‑functional teams and driving coating technologies from concept through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional projects to develop, design, formulate, and test coating technology solutions
• Develop and optimize web processing technologies and coating application processes to drive manufacturing performance improvements
• Provide coating expertise to support manufacturing activities
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for coating‑related issues in manufacturing.
• Evaluate new materials, chemistries, and surface‑treatment technologies to enhance performance and durability.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure coating performance meets product requirements.
• Develop technical documentation, specifications, and process standards.
• Lead scale‑up activities from lab to pilot to full production.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide subject‑matter expertise across the organization.
• Willingness to maintain flexible work hours to support manufacturing operations.
• Partnering with Business Supply Chain (BSC) and other Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) teams to develop and execute Coating technology plans in support of business objectives
• Participate in development and execution of Coating technology platform strategic plans
• Willingness to maintain flexible hours to support global manufacturing
• Support or lead process development efforts in the NPI process to ensure successful development, scale‑up, and launch of new products
• Identify, prioritize, and lead technical activities for improvement projects
• Assist in updating and generating new Manufacturing, Quality and Maintenance process documentation and data systems.
• Assist with developing and participating in training for manufacturing personnel
• Revise Standard Operation and Manufacturing Procedures to capture all necessary process, product, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in developing and managing engineering changes
• Participates in capital requisition proposals and projects
• Maintains process maps and value stream maps
• Assists with complaint investigations and resolution
• Assists with developing rework protocols where appropriate
• Participates in maintaining appropriate work environmental conditions and recommends facilities modifications where appropriate
• Subject Matter Expert on the manufacturing processes and flow
• Identify and lead manufacturing improvements and cost reduction projects
• Perform troubleshooting on new and existing process problems
• Assist with developing and participating in training for manufacturing personnel
• Revise Standard Operation and Manufacturing Procedures to capture all necessary process, product, and regulatory requirements
• Lead CAPA related efforts for the technology platform
• Primary owner for developing and managing engineering changes
• Participates in capital requisition proposals and projects
• Maintains process maps and value stream maps
• Coordinates with Process Support and R&D as a team member for new technology transfer and development of new technology
• Assists with complaint investigations and resolution
• Assists with developing rework protocols where appropriate
• Participates in maintaining appropriate work environmental conditions and recommends facilities modifications where appropriate
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred (Industrial Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.) Relevant associate's degree and greater than ten years relevant work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of manufacturing process experience.
• Experience working with coating process fundamentals and their application in manufacturing strongly.
• Strong leadership, project management, and influencing skills. Six sigma training preferred.
• Strong understanding of coating fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with coating equipment, characterization tools, and analytical methods.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects and delivering results.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with web processing technologies (converting, winding, lamination, web handling)
• Hands-on experience with coating processes
• Experience with roll-to-roll coating and extrusion processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for technical leadership and career growth
• A collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and recognized
• Lead cross-functional projects to develop and deploy Coating te