Applications Engineer (Film Packaging)

Taghleef Industries

United States

United States

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For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the worlds largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films. Application Engineer The Applications Engineer is the primary technical liaison between customers, both converters and end users, as well as co suppliers and multiple internal Ti functions such as Business Directors, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and Quality. A highly motivated and ethical person with very strong technical knowledge and capability, combined ideally with excellent interpersonal and communication skills is required for this demanding position Responsibilities: Become known and recognized as a label films applications expert with expertise and knowledge of film properties, formulations, film manufacturing and slitting. Provide unparalleled service through visits and consultation with customers, especially in times of technical difficulties, during claims investigations with sales team. Participate in business development team meetings and in meetings with customers to help design, implement (and attend) new or improved labels film trials as necessary. Plan, participate in and communicate trial activities. Convey results at all levels within Ti and/or at customers or co-suppliers, as required to improve the business. Assist with customer and internal training and education on technical aspects of the labels films design, production, conversion, application, marketing and selling. Support Sales with correct company and product value propositions and training regarding product differentiation. Support Product Managers and Marketing with creation and choice of critical messaging of labels films technical value propositions and continuously track product performance in market in relation to such value propositions. Support Product Managers with product specification oversight, aligning such with fitness for make and market fitness-for-use in application. Coordinate activities and interactions within the Ti functional groups to ensure that identified customer needs are communicated, understood, met and serviced with best product value and service propositions. Track and report on product performance in the market and support product enhancement to improve product value. Planning and executing the most effective tests and film trials for market penetration by working with Sales, Customers, Testing Laboratory, Manufacturing, Co-Suppliers and R&D in the interests of improved business. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Have the ability to persuade and motivate and help other departments and people. Plan, prepare, execute complex projects. Ability to define problems, to collect data, to establish facts and draw valid and unbiased conclusions. Analyze, interpret, present (oral and written) complex technical information at meetings internally and customers or trade shows. Adapt to a multicultural international business environment. Effectively manage priorities and time under pressure. Innovate and view the conventional in a new light. Make sound decisions. Qualifications: Education Level: Minimum college education of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering, but other Engineering degrees are also desirable. Years and Work Experience: At least 3-7 years of work experience with notable accomplishments in Operational Projects allied with Sales, Marketing, Product Development or other strategic commercial areas. At least 3-5 years of experience in technical assignments in a manufacturing organization. Demonstrated successful and influential leadership work accomplishments. Plastics and Films industry experience and knowledge very beneficial. 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. PI342b2a423a65-26289-39200185

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