Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

Lead and coordinate engineering projects for Amcor Flexibles North America involving mechanical and electrical components, safety leadership, procurement, cost coordination and project scheduling.

• Act as a safety leader—comply with safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures; support safety programs and encourage employee participation.
• Determine customer needs by identifying problems and safety concerns.
• Develop and evaluate alternate solutions to define project scope.
• Coordinate, prepare and/or assemble the engineering package/project documentation for each assigned project.
• Provide purchasing services for project materials—review vendors, contact vendors, coordinate with Purchasing, issue purchase orders, negotiate pricing, and expedite delivery.
• Coordinate project costs and scheduling, and supply pertinent communication for projects with varying scope and responsibilities.
• Determine required materials, issue purchase requisitions, and expedite delivery when necessary.
• Interface with people, departments, and/or companies to ensure equipment is safe, on schedule, and to specification.
• Assist with installation, checkout, start‑up, and training as necessary.
• Provide engineering support and troubleshooting for plant issues that cannot be resolved by maintenance.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement projects and lead teams as requested.

• Technical expertise and the ability to apply engineering concepts and theories.
• Project management and increasing ownership of projects, cost analysis, and schedule management.
• Decision making and analysis—examining information and seeking clarification.
• Communication—tailoring information and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Leadership—approaching tasks with a can‑do attitude and willing to take independent positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (BSEE, BSME, BSET, BEMT) with 3–6 years of experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing verbiage, process, tools, and process improvement.
• Understanding of business processes and process improvement.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Travel up to 10% of the time to support plants.
• Ability to support onsite 24‑hour on‑call schedule during project go‑lives.

All employees are expected to be guided by The Amcor Way, demonstrate our values daily, and contribute to a high‑performing team that delivers quality, service and innovation to customers, strengths the organization, and improves the environment.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off – 80 hours paid per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays – starting at 8 days per year, location dependent
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (subject to approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (eligible after hire date)

Equal Opportunity

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minorities, females, disabled, veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. 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.

EEO rights and reasonable accommodations can be requested by contacting 224‑313‑7000. E‑Verify is used to confirm identity and employment authorization.