R&D/Innovation Management

Amcor; Łódź; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Product Development Engineer in the AFEMEA region to drive packaging innovations and sustainability initiatives within the Global R&D framework. You will manage development programs for flexible packaging, collaborate with sales, marketing and manufacturing, and support customers with technical solutions across Europe.

The role requires a PhD/MS in relevant field, strong project leadership, and fluency in English and Polish, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS degree in Chemistry, Polymers or Material Science.
• Experience in packaging and plastic processing.
• Experience in medical market is a plus.
• Proven track record in developing new platforms and technologies.
• Strong R&D passion and high-performance culture.
• Excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Team player with collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English and Polish (other languages a plus).

Responsibilities

• Manage development programs from idea to launch, coordinating stakeholders.
• Lead project activities and cross-functional collaboration within AFEMEA.
• Support customers with technical solutions and troubleshooting for new products.

Skills

Project management

Team player

English & Polish

Education

PhD or MS in Chemistry/Polymers/Material Science

Job description

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.

Position Job Title

Product Development Engineer

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AmcorFlexible Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA)

Function

Research and Development

Line Manager’s Job Title

Product Development Manager Tobacco

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Purpose

As part of the Global R&D organization, the resource will be responsible for project management, product development and customer technical support within the EMEA region in the dedicated segment scope. Special focus and accountability is given on the sustainability innovation roadmap. The role requires close links with customers and other stakeholders like sales, marketing, machine manufacturers, raw material suppliers, etc. in order to generate and deliver profitable growth through new product implementation, especially recyclable products, customer support, trouble shooting and product improvements..

Job Dimensions & Scope

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for supporting the execution of product development programs in-line with the strategic business needs, by overseeing R&D efforts in one of the market segments for flexible packaging. It requires potentially 30% of travelling, within Europe and possible international travels. You will report to the Product Development Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for project management of development programs & coordination with various stakeholders including dedication to Amcor’ sustainability agenda
• New Product Development project from idea to launch industrialization in Amcor and at the customer, including project costs management and trial cost budget, in coordination with the Cross Functional team.
• Management of the project portfolio in the Innovation Management System.
• Responsible for Improvement and Maintenance projects on existing products in coordination with Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Product Management and Amcor Flexibles plants.
• Close cooperation with raw material suppliers and packaging machine manufacturers.
• Coordination and effective communication with several functions and levels in the organization.
• Innovative thinking to find new and more effective solutions to drive for results.
• High responsiveness, flexibility and availability for customer support (customer focus).
• Capable to work in autonomy, with minimal supervision.

Internal Relationships

• Sales
• Product Management & Segment Marketing
• Manufacturing sites
• Global R&D (various Product Development teams, Core R&D, Pilots and Analytical labs)

External Relationships

• Customers
• Machine manufacturers

Qualifications/Requirements

Formal Qualifications and Experience

• PhD or MS degree in Chemistry, Polymers or Material Science
• Experience in packaging, plastic processing
• Experience in medical market is an asset
• Demonstrated successful experience in developing new platforms and advanced technologies
• Passion for R&D and High Performance Culture oriented
• Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills
• A strong team player
• Fluency in English & Polish is required, other European language is an asset

Specific Skills and Abilities

• Project management experience and proven project leadership roles
• Structure and self-discipline
• Proactive and able to communicate with senior management, sites and able to give seminars and presentations to customers
• Ability to build internal and external relationships

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.

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