Product Development Engineer

Job Overview Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. Drive and contribute to programs, providing solutions valued by customers and driving profitable growth. Work may include research, applications development, materials enhancements, process improvement and/or cost-out initiatives. Responsibilities Apply an understanding of customer needs and internal technology capabilities to recommend, design, develop and implement products and/or processes aligned to customer/market needs and business strategy. Represent the company’s technical voice with internal stakeholders and customers. Stay apprised of externally relevant technology changes and trends that may impact Amcor. Drive the critical to quality specifications and leverage additional problem‑solving skills and methodologies such as Technical Research, Technical Library, Networking. Lead or support programs through stage gate; plan, execute and analyze production trials with Design of Experiment, Lean Six Sigma, and statistical analysis methodology. Ensure proper documentation of work and contribute to knowledge library – don’t reinvent what has been invented elsewhere. Protect Amcor Intellectual Property while meeting stakeholder needs with proper information sharing. Develop and support training on standard procedures to advance company operation. Leverage an understanding of material / polymer properties and equipment capability in order to meet customer needs. Use understanding of cross‑functional connectivity of business processes to improve performance across the organization. Continuously learn and share knowledge to advance capability across the organization. Lead technical process developments and improvements in order to generate new technology and value to Amcor. Engage with a global technical community for information sharing relevant to assigned area(s). Collaborate with areas such as Engineering, Operations and Quality to resolve technical challenges, supporting sustained solutions. Collaborate with others to generate new, workable ideas to contribute to filling the pipeline. Contribute to, present and follow‑up on research proposals. Qualifications / Experience Undergraduate degree required (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science preferred). 5‑8+ years technical experience, preferably in a manufacturing R&D or Process role across multiple technical processes. Demonstrated ability to leverage design choices positively impacting market position. Experience leading product and process development projects with demonstrated sustained results. Demonstration of synthesizing information across a range of inputs and applying to business results. Demonstrated expertise in multiple technologies/processes leveraged to deliver value to the organization and business relationship. Demonstrated ability applying tools within Project Management, Design of Experiment, Design for Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis. What We Value Alignment to and progressing embodiment of Amcor’s Leadership Framework: Drives Vision and Purpose, Strategic Mindset, Sets Priorities and Drives Results, Customer Focus, Cultivates Innovation, Attracts and Develops Talent, Engages People and Teams. Benefits Medical, dental and vision plans. Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees. Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location. Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program. Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account. Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits. Paid Parental Leave. Retirement Savings Plan with company match. Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval). Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date). Equal Opportunity Employer Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E‑Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amcor LLC