Mechanical Design Engineer

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. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an ever changing world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come.

And we invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

The Mechanical Design Engineer supports the AFCD Engineering and Operations teams with machine guarding design and implementation, equipment installation and upgrade projects.

• Understand and follow all safety policies to ensure no incidents.
• Design, develop and implement machine safety guarding upgrades on existing equipment across the business group plants.
• Generate mechanical designs including line and facility layouts, machine upgrades, and other projects as assigned.
• Provide electrical / mechanical support and technical expertise throughout project life cycle.
• Work without direct supervision to lead the design, set‑up and integration of equipment and upgrades.
• Optimize the risk and operation of new and existing equipment.
• Manage supplier relationships, define and negotiate project requirements and establish equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with plant personnel on risk assessments, training instructions and standard operating procedures for use in equipment implementation.
• Train plant production and technical departments on the operations and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in all aspects of cost savings, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Preferred location is in the Midwest with the ability to travel (~50%) to manufacturing plants and suppliers.

• Advanced mechanical design and solid modeling expertise
• Experience with vendor development and negotiation.
• Ability to reverse engineer existing layouts and equipment to support upgrade projects.
• Understanding of machine guarding standards and requirements.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and with others across the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, organization and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to apply knowledge of mechanical and / or electrical systems to complex problems
• Experience in blown and cast film manufacturing
• Proficient with Solidworks;
  Some experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Project and Excel.

• Required: High School Diploma or GED;
  College or relevant work experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Computer Integrated Manufacturing

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

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.

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