Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description

To develop, direct and coordinate projects for Amcor Flexibles North America which involve both mechanical and electrical components.

• Acts as a safety leader. Demonstrates safety leadership by complying with all safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures; participating in safety programs, and encouraging employee involvement from all employees in all safety activities. Supports all written safety programs and safety training.
• Determines customer's needs by identifying problems and safety concerns. Develops and evaluates alternate solutions to narrow down and define project scope.
• Coordinates, prepares and/or assembles the engineering package/project documentation for each assigned project.
• Provides purchasing services for project materials required. Includes reviewing potential vendors, contacting vendors, coordinating with the Purchasing Department, issuing purchase orders, negotiating prices, and expediting delivery.
• Coordinates project costs, project scheduling, and supplies pertinent communication for projects that may vary in scope and responsibilities.
• Determines materials required for each project including reviewing potential vendors, issuing purchase requisitions and expediting delivery when necessary.
• Interfaces with people, departments, and/or companies to ensure that equipment is safe, made on schedule and to specification.
• Coordinates or assists with installation, checkout, start‑up and training as necessary.
• Provides engineering support and troubleshooting to the plant when machine breakdown issues cannot be solved by maintenance.
• Actively participates on Continuous Improvement projects and leads teams as requested.

• Technical Expertise
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  Demonstrates growing knowledge of engineering standards and applies concepts to resolve increasingly complex issues. Seeks external sources to stay current with industry developments.
• Project Management
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  Begins acting as a project or team leader with increasing ownership. Demonstrates ability in performing cost analysis and managing project costs.
• Decision Making and Analysis
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  Examines internal and external information, makes decisions, seeks clarification on conflicting data and consults with colleagues.
• Communication
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  Understands relevant information and tailors communication appropriately. Keeps manager and colleagues informed on projects.
• Leadership
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  Approaches challenging tasks with a 'can‑do' attitude, takes independent positions in the face of opposition and delegates tasks to maximize overall contribution.

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

• Engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team.
• Customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service and innovation.
• 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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• 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.
• Well‑being 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).