Application Engineer – Proteins
Open in Europe – Permanent contract – Line Manager: Product Development Manager
What You Will Do
* Act as a technical expert for packaging applications at customers manufacturing in Meat and Cheese markets across EMEA
* Support customers with product selection, application optimization, and effective product commercialization
* Support product enhancements and new developments in collaboration with R&D and Product Management
* Work closely with Sales and Field Technical Service to solve complex application issues
* Lead and support product qualifications, trials, and scale‑ups at customer sites
* Conduct packaging line, shelf‑life, and performance evaluations to demonstrate quantifiable customer value
* Capture customer and market insights to identify portfolio gaps, innovation opportunities, and competitive trends
* Share knowledge internally and contribute to building strong application capabilities across the organization
What Makes This Role Exciting
* High level of customer interaction and real‑world problem solving
* Strong influence on product success and customer satisfaction
* Exposure to leading packaging technologies, market trends, and sustainability challenges
* Daily collaboration with Sales, R&D, Operations, Marketing, and global teams
What You Bring
* 10+ years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, or similar roles within flexible packaging in Meat and Dairy
* Strong understanding of packaging materials and customer manufacturing processes
* Proven ability to assess customer needs and translate them into practical, scalable solutions
* Solid project management, problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
* Comfortable working independently in a cross‑functional, international environment
* Willingness to travel more than 50%
Market Expertise (one or more of the following)
* Hard Cheese: grated, sliced, and block cheese applications
* Fresh Meat: shrink films and bags; forming films and bags
Who You Are
* Customer‑focused and solution‑oriented
* Curious, proactive, and hands‑on
* Credible technical partner who builds trust quickly
* Organized, pragmatic, and able to manage multiple priorities
Why join us
You will join a global packaging leader where technology, customer value, and collaboration matter. This is a role with real impact on customers, products, and the future of flexible packaging.
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