Technical Development 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 everchanging 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.

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Job Description

Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions North America has an immediate need for a Technical Development Engineer. As a member of the Closures Technical Development team, this role will have responsibility for all technical aspects of preparing a thorough plan for manufacture including all capital costs and logistics for execution, as well as, managing projects related to continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost savings. This position will work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Tooling, Design Engineers, Project Managers, R&D, and Product Line Management to develop technical plans for next generation products and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Technical Development Plan that outlines all the details necessary for the Product Line Manager to respond to an RFQ or create a Business Case, including all cost inputs, capital equipment costs, and evaluation of the technologies required for the development and manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of representatives from operations, tooling, process engineering, machine, automation, etc., to find ways to optimize processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Responsible for oversight of any engineering changes or product design changes related to optimizing the manufacturing process.
• Lead technical communication with both vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support Customers, Manufacturing and Quality as the technical expert on product maintenance and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for adherence to Amcor, industry, and/or regulatory procedures as well as Management of Change, Stage Gate, and ISO processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Have an understanding of manufacturing costing.
• Relevant experience related to product development, manufacturing, and/or molding related to closures, vials, overcaps, dispensing systems, etc.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and assertive individual
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be a proactive thinker, and be results-oriented
• Project Management experience a plus
• Strategic mindset
• Ability to evaluate and understand large manufacturing networks.
• Strong decision making skills
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required for data driven decisions

Our Expectations

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

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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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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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

• Wellbeing 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)