Corporate Mechanical Engineer

Amcor; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Health Savings Account

Life insurance, disability benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor in Appleton, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced engineering professional to lead complex projects in a safety-first environment. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 6 years of experience, preferably in flexible packaging, is essential. The role entails project management, collaboration with team members, and leading performance initiatives. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, flexible time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in engineering roles, preferably in flexible packaging.
• Experience managing project costs and schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects ensuring safety and compliance.
• Develop and evaluate engineering solutions to meet customer needs.
• Manage project documentation and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Safety Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical, Mechanical, Controls/Automation Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Positions in the third working level of the engineering series. Incumbents routinely lead complex engineering projects and this role has no direct reports.

What You Get To Do

• Safety
  • Aligns with and actively supports Amcor values by putting safety first in all situations.
  • Acts as a safety leader to others by ensuring that all project work is completed in accordance with our safety policies.
• Integrity
  • Determines customer’s needs by identifying problems and safety concerns. Develops and evaluates solutions thereby defining project scope.
  • Coordinates and prepares the engineering package/project documentation for each assigned project, including designs, calculations, layouts, schematics, manuals, bid specs, etc.
  • Establishes the Project Team, facilitates and documents Project team meetings.
• Collaboration
  • Interfaces with people, departments, and/or companies to ensure that equipment is safe, on schedule, and to specification.
  • Provides purchasing services for project materials, including reviewing potential vendors, coordinating with Purchasing, issuing purchase orders, negotiating prices, and expediting delivery.
  • Assists in the interview process for candidates to fill openings within the department.
  • Communicates all appropriate information in a timely and effective manner to necessary stakeholders inside and outside the organization.
• Accountability
  • Manages project costs, scheduling, and pertinent communications for multiple highly complex, wide‑ranging engineering projects, which may vary in scope and responsibilities.
  • Completes Project Closeout and Post‑mortem Analysis for appropriate projects.
• Results and Outperformance
  • Actively participates on continuous improvement/Kaizen teams and leads teams as requested.
  • Leads efforts to secure and maintain knowledge of current industry practices applicable to Amcor products and equipment.
  • Leads mid‑to‑large‑scale project installations, checkout, start‑up, and training as necessary.
  • Identifies potential areas of improvement for the department and develops proposals for action plans.

What We Want From You

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Electrical, Mechanical, CS&E, Controls/Automation Engineering or related technical field
• 6+ years’ experience
• Amcor or similar flexible packaging engineering project experience
• Above average performance
• 30% travel requirement

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by the Amcor Way and to demonstrate our values every day. Our team members are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing team. Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation. Our investors benefit from consistent growth and superior returns. The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please call 224‑313‑7000.

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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&DD, 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)