R&D Engineer, Global Materials - Value Engineering

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The Materials Engineer is a subject‑matter expert in assigned raw material families and is responsible for collaboration with raw materials vendors, leading early‑stage testing of new raw materials, and providing input to the application‑focused R&D engineers on how to optimize performance and cost.

• Partner internally with procurement, manufacturing and product development to set raw materials strategy.
• Foster relationships with key raw material vendors and lead joint development programs with vendors.
  • Understand vendor capabilities for testing and development.
  • Accelerate development programs by leveraging vendor resources.
• Evaluate new raw materials.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to understand new raw material technologies.
  • Lead laboratory and pilot‑scale assessment of new raw materials.
  • Generate technical reports on resins evaluated, including commercial qualification plans.
  • Work with others in R&D and manufacturing to support commercial scale‑up of new raw materials.
• Support product development by identifying opportunities for cost reduction and/or structure simplification.
  • Use pilot‑scale testing to prove feasibility of ideas and move ideas into active programs.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert in raw materials, teaching others in the organization and building up a raw material database and share globally to improve information flow between regions.

• Relentless inquisitive and curious mindset.
• Collaboratively fostering innovation and being an idea generator and integrator.
• Results Orientation - the ability to carry concepts to completion of a transition into the business.
• Risk Taking with appropriate Risk Management capabilities.
• Aptitude for Analytical Thinking and Decision Making.
• Collaboration and Influence with the ability to translate technical terminology to all audiences.
• Technical Expertise.

• Knowledge of polymer families such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, and polyester.
• Understanding of polymer extrusion and structure‑process‑property relationships in polymers.
• Bachelor Degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Graduate work or 1-5 years experience in polymer/film design, testing and/or processing.
• Travel requirements < 10%.

• 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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