Material Applications Engineer
Core
Provide technical expertise for metal packaging materials, coatings, and sealants used in food container manufacturing across multiple plants.
Role type
Material Applications Engineer
Builds
Food packaging containers using metal, organic coatings, and sealants
Domain
Manufacturing / Food Packaging / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
materials engineering knowledge, manufacturing operations experience, quality troubleshooting, material performance improvement, material trials and testing, cross-functional collaboration, supplier coordination, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
experience with organic coatings, lithography, or sealants
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance for metals, coatings, and sealants across multiple facilities; resolve plant production issues related to material performance; coordinate and lead material-related projects including trials and testing; prepare and evaluate test materials to ensure quality compliance; track supplier issues and technical projects; collaborate with suppliers to address material performance; partner with plant teams to optimize material application processes; drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality and efficiency; develop reports and provide technical recommendations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
