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Packaging Labeling Engineers work closely with regulatory, quality assurance, manufacturing, and marketing teams to ensure that product labels meet compliance requirements and are ready for market release. During product launches, they play a key role in reviewing label content for accuracy, managing artwork revisions, and coordinating approval workflows. Their collaboration ensures that labeling aligns with both legal standards and brand guidelines, while also troubleshooting any issues that arise in the packaging process. Open communication and adaptability are important, as timelines can be tight and requirements may evolve rapidly.

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Application Engineer- Packaging & Labeling

Bridgewater, NJ • On-site

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Henkel AG & Co. KGaAexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, 'all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. 
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. 

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.  
What youll do
  • This lab based Application Engineer will lead internal and external technical requests and projects for the Packaging & Labeling team within the Consumer Goods Adhesives (APC) group
  • Support and communicate with both the APC Application Engineering Field Team and Sales Team from our Bridgewater site by using a variety of digital tools
  • Prioritize and carry out concurrent testing in the laboratory based on incoming customer requests and other projects; testing includes performing physicals, performance, and applications methods for product recommendations, troubleshooting needs, performance validation of new products, etc.
  • Create and adapt test methods/plans based on specific customer needs and applications within the Packaging & Labeling market
  • Organize and analyze lab results with internal databases and other digital tools. Interpret data to make product recommendations, develop solutions, or propose subsequent experimental steps
  • Prepare clear laboratory reports for customer correspondence, which present findings and conclusions. Make presentations to internal work group or Packaging and Labeling department as needed
  • Run and ensure laboratory and application equipment are calibrated and safety checked; ensure both lab equipment and the labs are properly maintained
  • Lead ongoing harmonization and administration of laboratory test methods
  • Run and perform customer lab demonstrations using application equipment

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