Lead Application Engineer - Flexible Packaging

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging
Location: Fully Remote
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Travel: Up to 60% (USA with occasional Canada/Mexico travel)

Overview
Seeking an experienced Application Engineer to provide technical support, troubleshooting, customer solutions, and application expertise for flexible packaging adhesives and coating technologies. This role works closely with customers and cross-functional teams across sales, manufacturing, product development, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, product recommendations, troubleshooting, and customer demonstrations
• Support adhesive/coating application processes and manufacturing equipment
• Investigate customer complaints, quality concerns, and perform analytical problem-solving
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and innovation teams
• Lead customer projects, laboratory requests, and technology adoption initiatives
• Train customers and sales teams on applications, safety, and best practices
• Document technical activities within CRM/LIM systems and prepare technical reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• 5–10+ years of engineering, technical service, or industry experience
• Flexible packaging industry experience preferred
• Hands-on coating, converting, laminating adhesives/coatings experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and customer-facing communication skills
• Mechanical/application equipment aptitude

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage from Day 1
• PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday & Volunteer Time
• Flexible/Hybrid work policies
• 401(k) matching & employee share plan
• Student loan reimbursement & tuition assistance
• 12-week parental leave, fertility/adoption support
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

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As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

Company Description

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.