Packaging R&D Innovator: Design & Validation

Amcor; Deventer; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Product Design & Innovation Analyst to support development, validation and industrialization of new products within the R&D Development Center. This 12-month maternity cover role involves contributing to product innovation, sustainability and cost optimization while coordinating with sites and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely launches.

You will assist in testing, documentation and workflows, analyze data, and help drive continuous improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Open to recent graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of experience in R&D, product development, manufacturing, engineering, or a technical environment.
• Demonstrated interest in product development, innovation, sustainability, or manufacturing processes through internships, university projects, placements, or early career experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in product validation, industrialization, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of R&D projects from concept through validation and industrialization.
• Conduct laboratory testing, product validation and performance assessments.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation, reports and qualification protocols.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to support scale-up activities and product launches.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities during industrial trials and product implementation.
• Support cost innovation and sustainability initiatives through material, process and design improvements.
• Work closely with Innovation, Expert Centers and Operations teams to ensure project alignment.
• Analyze technical data and provide recommendations to support decision making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, customer needs and emerging technologies.
• Support business continuity and security of supply initiatives when required.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and communicate project progress effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Product development interest

Manufacturing processes

Education

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Packaging Engineering

Biotechnology

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Product Design & Innovation Analyst to support development, validation and industrialization of new products within the R&D Development Center. This 12-month maternity cover role involves contributing to product innovation, sustainability and cost optimization while coordinating with sites and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely launches.

You will assist in testing, documentation and workflows, analyze data, and help drive continuous improvements across