Application Development Engineer - Flexibles
United States
Full Time
11 hours ago
$94,000 - $113,000 USD
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
Project ManagementCommunication
About this role
TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions. As the Application Development Engineer, you will lead the development of new products from ideation to commercialization, ensuring product safety and collaborating with various teams to drive profitable growth.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop packaging for new and existing products
- Lead technical activities to align with strategic goals by selecting appropriate packaging materials based on product needs, cost, and sustainability objectives
- Evaluate complex test results and field performance data to make data-driven recommendations that influence product strategy, quality improvements, and customer outcomes
- Lead cross-functional teams to align packaging with product and marketing requirements
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., ASTM, FDA, ISTA)
- Identify and champion innovations using new technology and market insights to drive continuous improvement to packaging designs, cost reduction, and compliance with regulatory changes
- Lead complex customer and production trials, acting as the technical authority on-site to resolve issues, ensure flawless execution, and accelerate project timelines
- Travel to support trials and participate in customer engagements
- Performs other similar and related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 5-10+ years of experience in packaging design and development
- Strong understanding of flexible packaging materials and manufacturing processes, with extensive experience driving growth through strong customer relationships
- Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
- Experience with sustainable packaging