Senior Product Development Engineer

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role manages and leads strategic Core R&D projects from concept to industrial stage. The Senior Product Development Engineer will leverage their flexible packaging and fiber expertise to help drive the Amcor sustainability agenda with a strong focus on 2D fiber-based products, supporting plastic to paper packaging evolution.

The role involves close collaboration with the Global Core R&D organization, regional segment R&D teams, procurement, plant technical teams and the product management team, to deliver profitable growth through innovative new product developments.

As a senior development engineer within the team, they play a pivotal role in steering the broader team agenda and possess the ability to utilize both internal and external networks effectively.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead, oversee, and ensure the timely completion of Core R&D fiber-based building block developments

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to create innovative fiber-based solutions, utilizing expertise in conversion technologies for flexible packaging

• Drive customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, by supporting trials, product launches, and knowledge sharing initiatives

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key packaging sustainability trends and regional differences

• Maintain proper documentation of work and contribute to Amcor's knowledge base through training, teaching and sharing

• Drive programs in stage gate process, taking projects from inception through industrialization

• Support the global roll out of fiber platform products across various regions

• Good understanding of IP concepts of FTO, patents and confidentiality, protecting ideas with new IP generation

• Represent Amcor in external (research) consortia

• Represent the Core R&D fiber team in project meetings

• Develop clear project plans, establish targets, and manage costs effectively, providing regular updates and monthly reports

• Participate in Global Innostreams in their field of expertise

• Consulting other functions in their field of expertise

• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset in driving product and business development initiatives

WQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• University degree or comparable education in material science engineering / chemistry

• 5+ years of technical experience, preferably in an R&D or manufacturing with a breadth of process knowledge

• Experience / education in fiber based building blocks

• Knowing the ins and outs of the flexible packaging industry (focus on paper applications)

• Project management experience

• Commercial acumen in a technical environment

• Demonstrated ability to leverage design choices positively impacting market position

• Experience leading product and process development projects with demonstrated sustained results

• Demonstration of synthesizing information across a range of inputs and applying to business results

• Demonstrated expertise in multiple technologies/processes leveraged to deliver value to the organization and business relationships

• Ability to act as a group leader on specialized projects

• Communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate in written and spoken English.

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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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