Product Innovation 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.

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Job Description As a key member of Amcor's Rigid Packaging Solutions North America Research & Development team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of packaging innovation. This position leads the technical execution of new product development projects from early-stage research and concept development through commercialization. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and business teams, you will drive innovative solutions while managing project scope, performance requirements, timelines, budgets, and successful market implementation.

• Coordinate and manage all stages of product innovation projects, which include scoping, ideation, proof of concept, proof of principle, business case, implementation, and commercialization.
• Utilize the model shop and 3D printing resources to drive prototype design and development.
• Work with the pilot plant on installation and start-up of new/prototype molds or tooling.
• Demonstrate strong project leadership through data-driven decision-making, effective risk management, and disciplined execution to achieve project objectives within established timelines and budgets.
• Responsible for reporting deviations on time, cost, and deliverable project components to senior management as project progresses.
• Ensure compliance with Amcor policies, applicable industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with and promote all company Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), regulatory, and Department of Health requirements Authorities Lead assigned projects to achieve intended business and technical outcomes.
• Recommend project funding and resource requirements.
• Influence project team behaviors and decisions necessary to achieve project objectives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (related field) or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced technical degree preferred.
• Practical:
  Minimum of four (4) years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing and product innovation.
• Experience with 2D design and 3D CAD modeling programs.
• Prior experience working in a packaging development and innovation environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to support data driven project management.
• Demonstrated commitment to Amcor values, ethical standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovative problem-solving skills with a strong focus on achieving measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage employees, technical teams, operations personnel, and leadership.
• Ability to complete / maintain required Training and Certifications to safely work within lab or production facilities including but not limited to Arc Flash, Fall Protection, equipment specific training, and basic hand tools/inspection processes.
• Ability to travel as needed…