Application Engineer

Application Engineer – Proteins

Location:

Open in Europe. Function:
Research and Development. Line Manager:
Product Development Manager.

Contract:

Permanent.

As an Application Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of customers, sales, and R&D, translating application needs into the right packaging solutions.

• 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

• 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

• 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%

• Hard Cheese: grated, sliced, and block cheese applications
• Fresh Meat: shrink films and bags; forming films and bags

• 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

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.