{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7040024872e09fe648af3032","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7040024872e09fe648af3032","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7040024872e09fe648af3032","title":"Manager Applications Development Engineering","description":"POSITION SUMMARY\n\n The Manager, Applications Development Engineering leads the Applications Development Engineering (ADE) team within Technical Service & Development (TS&D), providing leadership, technical oversight, and project management for the development and commercialization of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) solutions.\n\nThis role is responsible for managing team priorities, workloads, and project execution while ensuring high-quality technical outcomes that align with customer, market, and business objectives. In addition to leading the team, the Manager is expected to actively support the science and engineering aspects of the work, bringing sufficient technical depth to evaluate solutions, challenge assumptions, guide development decisions, and provide hands-on support when needed. This role requires both tactical execution and strategic thinking to ensure projects are delivered effectively while advancing broader business objectives.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines strong leadership and organizational skills with a working knowledge of PSA technologies, converting processes, and end-use applications. Success in this role requires the ability to balance multiple development initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions that create value for customers and business.\n\nMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS\n\nAt least 3 years of experience leading or managing a technical team, ideally with a focus on applications development, and demonstrated people-management skill (hiring, coaching, performance management).\nBachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related) preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.\nStrong working knowledge of coated and laminated products, including pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) films, tapes, and laminates and/or comparable coatings and films, and roll-to-roll manufacturing / roll stock converting processes.\nExperience with end-use applications in one or more of: labeling and graphics, packaging, healthcare/medical devices, automotive, or durable/industrial labeling; PSA experience preferred.\nDemonstrated project and portfolio management skills, including experience with Agile or stage-gate development methodologies.\nStrong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for executive, commercial, and customer audiences.\nComfort helping build and evolve intelligence-capture practices (e.g., VOC, market assessment, competitive intelligence, regulatory tracking) rather than relying on a fully established process; flexible, adaptable, and effective when priorities and processes are still taking shape.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\n\nTeam Leadership & People Management:\n\nDirectly manage Applications Development Engineers, including the Applications Engineer, Specialist: workload distribution, performance management, hiring, onboarding, and career development.\nBuild a collaborative, accountable team culture and ensure consistent communication of project and portfolio status to the Director and cross-functional stakeholders.\nPartner with the Principal Applications Engineer / Technical SME on technical mentorship pathways for the team, distinguishing people-management coaching from deep technical coaching.\nDevelop team talent, technical competencies, and organizational capabilities to create a world-class, industry-leading Applications Development organization that delivers innovative solutions and measurable value to customers and the business.\n\nProject & Portfolio Management\n\nOwn the ADE project portfolio end-to-end: intake, prioritization, resourcing, and delivery against committed timelines and budgets.\nImplement and enforce project management best practices (including Agile/stage-gate methodologies as appropriate) to improve throughput and predictability.\nTrack and report project and portfolio KPIs to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.\nIdentify resourcing gaps or bottlenecks across the portfolio and escalate or resolve proactively.\n\nApplications Development:\n\nGuide the team in aligning development work with customer requirements and critical success factors (CSFs).\nEnsure development work reflects current knowledge of roll-to-roll manufacturing, coating, and converting constraints relevant to PSA and non-PSA products.\nMaintain working awareness of relevant end-use markets (labeling and graphics, packaging, medical/healthcare, automotive, and industrial/durable applications) to keep project prioritization aligned with business strategy.\nEnsure new constructions and product extensions move through appropriate testing and de-risking before commercialization, in partnership with the Principal Applications Engineer and Quality.\n\nMarket & Technical Intelligence (Insights Engine)\n\nServe as the technical lead from within TS&D (in partnership with the technical marketing / commercial co-lead) for [MR4.1]ADE's contribution to the Insights Engine, holding day-to-day responsibility for ensuring field- and project-level intelligence gathered during customer trials and application development work is captured and categorized correctly (Voice of Customer, Market Assessment, Competitive Intelligence, or Regulatory), while the Director remains ultimately accountable.\nEnsure Voice of Customer signals (unmet technical requirements, emerging use cases, shifting performance specs) identified during ADE trials and customer engagements are documented and routed into the Insights Engine rather than staying siloed in individual project files.\nEnsure competitive intelligence surfaced during applications work (competitor construction benchmarking, teardown findings, published product launches) is captured and fed into the Insights Engine on a consistent basis, not on an ad hoc basis.\nPartner with the Director to keep the ADE project pipeline informed by current Insights Engine findings, particularly within active strategic focus areas.\nBuild intelligence capture into the team's standard project workflow (project kickoffs, trial debriefs, and customer visit reports) so Insights Engine contribution becomes a normal part of how ADE runs projects rather than a separate ask.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nWork closely with Product Management, R&D, Sales and Customer Service, Quality, and other functional partners to translate customer and business requirements into actionable development plans.\nRepresent ADE in cross-functional project reviews and stakeholder meetings, reporting out on progress, risk, and resourcing.\nCoordinate with Technical Service and Field Technical Service to ensure customer-facing technical needs are reflected in ADE project priorities.\n\nResource & Budget Management\n\nManage ADE headcount and equipment/lab resource allocation and support the Director in managing the TS&D budget, to maximize portfolio throughput.\nIdentify and address resource gaps or bottlenecks proactively, including build-vs-buy and contractor/vendor decisions where relevant.\n\nThis is a Hybrid Employee, which requires regular travel to a Flexcon facility and will require a dedicated remote and onsite office space (does need to live within a reasonable driving commute to Flexcon Facility).\n\nEstimated travel is up to 50%.\n\nWhat’s in it for YOU?\n\nCompetitive Compensation & Annual Bonus Program\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement Program\n401K Match\nCasual Work Environment\nCareer Development Opportunities\nAnd more!\n\nAt Flexcon, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes base salary, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition assistance. Based on region, the expected salary range for this in-person position is $101,000 - $168,000.\n\nThe posted salary range is intended to provide a general idea of compensation. Actual compensation may vary depending on location, experience, and other job-related factors. We take regional market differences into consideration to ensure fair and competitive pay in each area.\n\nPlease check your spam or junk folder regularly, as updates about your application or interview may be filtered there. We also recommend adding our email to your safe sender list.\n\nBy applying to this job and providing your mobile number, you are agreeing to receive an initial text from Flexcon, which you will have the ability to opt out of upon receipt. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Flexcon","rawCompany":"flexcon","city":"Spencer","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T12:10:58.610Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325520","title":"Adhesive Manufacturing","slug":"adhesive-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manager Applications Development Engineering","description":"POSITION SUMMARY\n\n The Manager, Applications Development Engineering leads the Applications Development Engineering (ADE) team within Technical Service & Development (TS&D), providing leadership, technical oversight, and project management for the development and commercialization of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) solutions.\n\nThis role is responsible for managing team priorities, workloads, and project execution while ensuring high-quality technical outcomes that align with customer, market, and business objectives. In addition to leading the team, the Manager is expected to actively support the science and engineering aspects of the work, bringing sufficient technical depth to evaluate solutions, challenge assumptions, guide development decisions, and provide hands-on support when needed. This role requires both tactical execution and strategic thinking to ensure projects are delivered effectively while advancing broader business objectives.\n\nThe ideal candidate combines strong leadership and organizational skills with a working knowledge of PSA technologies, converting processes, and end-use applications. Success in this role requires the ability to balance multiple development initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions that create value for customers and business.\n\nMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS\n\nAt least 3 years of experience leading or managing a technical team, ideally with a focus on applications development, and demonstrated people-management skill (hiring, coaching, performance management).\nBachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related) preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.\nStrong working knowledge of coated and laminated products, including pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) films, tapes, and laminates and/or comparable coatings and films, and roll-to-roll manufacturing / roll stock converting processes.\nExperience with end-use applications in one or more of: labeling and graphics, packaging, healthcare/medical devices, automotive, or durable/industrial labeling; PSA experience preferred.\nDemonstrated project and portfolio management skills, including experience with Agile or stage-gate development methodologies.\nStrong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for executive, commercial, and customer audiences.\nComfort helping build and evolve intelligence-capture practices (e.g., VOC, market assessment, competitive intelligence, regulatory tracking) rather than relying on a fully established process; flexible, adaptable, and effective when priorities and processes are still taking shape.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\n\nTeam Leadership & People Management:\n\nDirectly manage Applications Development Engineers, including the Applications Engineer, Specialist: workload distribution, performance management, hiring, onboarding, and career development.\nBuild a collaborative, accountable team culture and ensure consistent communication of project and portfolio status to the Director and cross-functional stakeholders.\nPartner with the Principal Applications Engineer / Technical SME on technical mentorship pathways for the team, distinguishing people-management coaching from deep technical coaching.\nDevelop team talent, technical competencies, and organizational capabilities to create a world-class, industry-leading Applications Development organization that delivers innovative solutions and measurable value to customers and the business.\n\nProject & Portfolio Management\n\nOwn the ADE project portfolio end-to-end: intake, prioritization, resourcing, and delivery against committed timelines and budgets.\nImplement and enforce project management best practices (including Agile/stage-gate methodologies as appropriate) to improve throughput and predictability.\nTrack and report project and portfolio KPIs to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.\nIdentify resourcing gaps or bottlenecks across the portfolio and escalate or resolve proactively.\n\nApplications Development:\n\nGuide the team in aligning development work with customer requirements and critical success factors (CSFs).\nEnsure development work reflects current knowledge of roll-to-roll manufacturing, coating, and converting constraints relevant to PSA and non-PSA products.\nMaintain working awareness of relevant end-use markets (labeling and graphics, packaging, medical/healthcare, automotive, and industrial/durable applications) to keep project prioritization aligned with business strategy.\nEnsure new constructions and product extensions move through appropriate testing and de-risking before commercialization, in partnership with the Principal Applications Engineer and Quality.\n\nMarket & Technical Intelligence (Insights Engine)\n\nServe as the technical lead from within TS&D (in partnership with the technical marketing / commercial co-lead) for [MR4.1]ADE's contribution to the Insights Engine, holding day-to-day responsibility for ensuring field- and project-level intelligence gathered during customer trials and application development work is captured and categorized correctly (Voice of Customer, Market Assessment, Competitive Intelligence, or Regulatory), while the Director remains ultimately accountable.\nEnsure Voice of Customer signals (unmet technical requirements, emerging use cases, shifting performance specs) identified during ADE trials and customer engagements are documented and routed into the Insights Engine rather than staying siloed in individual project files.\nEnsure competitive intelligence surfaced during applications work (competitor construction benchmarking, teardown findings, published product launches) is captured and fed into the Insights Engine on a consistent basis, not on an ad hoc basis.\nPartner with the Director to keep the ADE project pipeline informed by current Insights Engine findings, particularly within active strategic focus areas.\nBuild intelligence capture into the team's standard project workflow (project kickoffs, trial debriefs, and customer visit reports) so Insights Engine contribution becomes a normal part of how ADE runs projects rather than a separate ask.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nWork closely with Product Management, R&D, Sales and Customer Service, Quality, and other functional partners to translate customer and business requirements into actionable development plans.\nRepresent ADE in cross-functional project reviews and stakeholder meetings, reporting out on progress, risk, and resourcing.\nCoordinate with Technical Service and Field Technical Service to ensure customer-facing technical needs are reflected in ADE project priorities.\n\nResource & Budget Management\n\nManage ADE headcount and equipment/lab resource allocation and support the Director in managing the TS&D budget, to maximize portfolio throughput.\nIdentify and address resource gaps or bottlenecks proactively, including build-vs-buy and contractor/vendor decisions where relevant.\n\nThis is a Hybrid Employee, which requires regular travel to a Flexcon facility and will require a dedicated remote and onsite office space (does need to live within a reasonable driving commute to Flexcon Facility).\n\nEstimated travel is up to 50%.\n\nWhat’s in it for YOU?\n\nCompetitive Compensation & Annual Bonus Program\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement Program\n401K Match\nCasual Work Environment\nCareer Development Opportunities\nAnd more!\n\nAt Flexcon, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes base salary, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition assistance. Based on region, the expected salary range for this in-person position is $101,000 - $168,000.\n\nThe posted salary range is intended to provide a general idea of compensation. Actual compensation may vary depending on location, experience, and other job-related factors. We take regional market differences into consideration to ensure fair and competitive pay in each area.\n\nPlease check your spam or junk folder regularly, as updates about your application or interview may be filtered there. We also recommend adding our email to your safe sender list.\n\nBy applying to this job and providing your mobile number, you are agreeing to receive an initial text from Flexcon, which you will have the ability to opt out of upon receipt. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","datePosted":"2026-08-13T12:10:58.610Z","dateModified":"2026-08-13T12:10:58.610Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Flexcon","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Spencer","addressRegion":"MA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7040024872e09fe648af3032"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7040024872e09fe648af3032"}}