Critical Fit Recruiting
Business Development Application Engineer
Critical Fit Recruiting, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
The Business Development Application Engineer will be customer focused, developing, testing and implementing lab solutions that enable customers to introduce innovative, sustainable packaging products into the market. Customer focused value delivery and quantification projects are key drivers that could include on-site technical service. Candidate will have inside technical lab responsibilities including product evaluations, equipment sourcing and set-ups, and raw material and product recommendations for paper coatings markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with Business Development to meet the technical needs within paper coatings platform. Manage and steer innovation development programs in partnership with the business development team and field associates. Scale up new paper coating products, technology, and tools to the field/market. Connect with external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, research institutes) to support development initiatives. Prepare laboratory reports which present findings and conclusions and prepare direct customer correspondence. Understand lab procedures presented in technical journals, can adapt, and modify procedures to meet project requirements and effectively communicate technical information back to Business Development. Interpret laboratory results and recommend next experimental steps or products. Set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity. Establish and leverage external networks and partnerships. Extensive knowledge and experience running and testing paper packaging coatings. BACKGROUND PROFILE:
BS Chemistry or ChE or other equivalent degree with paper coatings industry experience. 1-5 plus years of technical service, product development, or paper coatings industry experience. Ability to multi-task with strong laboratory, analytical and mechanical skills. Travel in North America, approximately 30%. Excellent project management and organization skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience in troubleshooting complex / difficult problems. Computer experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and preferably SAP and GPM.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with Business Development to meet the technical needs within paper coatings platform. Manage and steer innovation development programs in partnership with the business development team and field associates. Scale up new paper coating products, technology, and tools to the field/market. Connect with external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, research institutes) to support development initiatives. Prepare laboratory reports which present findings and conclusions and prepare direct customer correspondence. Understand lab procedures presented in technical journals, can adapt, and modify procedures to meet project requirements and effectively communicate technical information back to Business Development. Interpret laboratory results and recommend next experimental steps or products. Set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity. Establish and leverage external networks and partnerships. Extensive knowledge and experience running and testing paper packaging coatings. BACKGROUND PROFILE:
BS Chemistry or ChE or other equivalent degree with paper coatings industry experience. 1-5 plus years of technical service, product development, or paper coatings industry experience. Ability to multi-task with strong laboratory, analytical and mechanical skills. Travel in North America, approximately 30%. Excellent project management and organization skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience in troubleshooting complex / difficult problems. Computer experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and preferably SAP and GPM.