Neogen Corporation · 12 hours ago
Senior Coating Engineer
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNeogen Corporation is a company dedicated to protecting the world’s food supply through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Coating Engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced coating systems, guiding cross-functional teams and driving technologies from concept through commercialization.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead cross functional projects to develop, design, formulate, and test coating technology solutions
Develop and optimize web processing technologies and coating application processes to drive manufacturing performance improvements
Provide coating expertise to support manufacturing activities
Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for coating‑related issues in manufacturing
Evaluate new materials, chemistries, and surface‑treatment technologies to enhance performance and durability
Collaborate with R&D, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure coating performance meets product requirements
Develop technical documentation, specifications, and process standards
Lead scale‑up activities from lab to pilot to full production
Mentor junior engineers and provide subject‑matter expertise across the organization
Willingness to maintain flexible work hours to support manufacturing operations
Partnering with Business Supply Chain (BSC) and other Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) teams to develop and execute Coating technology plans in support of business objectives
Participate in development and execution of Coating technology platform strategic plans
Willingness to maintain flexible hours to support global manufacturing
Support or lead process development efforts in the NPI process to ensure successful development, scale-up, and launch of new products
Identify, prioritize, and lead technical activities for improvement projects
Assist in updating and generating new Manufacturing, Quality and Maintenance process documentation and data systems
Assist with developing and participating in training for manufacturing personnel
Revise Standard Operation and Manufacturing Procedures to capture all necessary process, product, and regulatory requirements
Assist in developing and managing engineering changes
Participates in capital requisition proposals and projects
Maintains process maps and value stream maps
Assists with complaint investigations and resolution
Assists with developing rework protocols where appropriate
Participates in maintaining appropriate work environmental conditions and recommends facilities modifications where appropriate
Subject Matter Expert on the manufacturing processes and flow
Identify and lead manufacturing improvements and cost reduction projects
Perform troubleshooting on new and existing process problems
Assist with developing and participating in training for manufacturing personnel
Revise Standard Operation and Manufacturing Procedures to capture all necessary process, product, and regulatory requirements
Lead CAPA related efforts for the technology platform
Primary owner for developing and managing engineering changes
Participates in capital requisition proposals and projects
Maintains process maps and value stream maps
Coordinates with Process Support and R&D as a team member for new technology transfer and development of new technology
Assists with complaint investigations and resolution
Assists with developing rework protocols where appropriate
Participates in maintaining appropriate work environmental conditions and recommends facilities modifications where appropriate
Other Duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4+ years of manufacturing process experience
Experience working with coating process fundamentals and their application in manufacturing strongly
Strong leadership, project management, and influencing skills
Strong understanding of coating fundamentals
Hands‑on experience with coating equipment, characterization tools, and analytical methods
Proven track record of leading technical projects and delivering results
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Experience with web processing technologies (converting, winding, lamination, web handling)
Hands-on experience with coating processes
Experience with roll-to-roll coating and extrusion processes
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred (Industrial Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.)
Advanced degree preferred
Six sigma training preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for technical leadership and career growth
A collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and recognized
Company
Neogen Corporation
Neogen®’s Solutions Can Be Found at Every Step of the Food Chain.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Mikhael Nassif
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Joe Freels
Chief Commercial Officer
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