Packaging Capital Projects Lead | 60% Travel

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 112,800 - 169,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a senior engineer to manage complex capital projects related to PET preforms and rigid containers. You will oversee multiple sites from concept to qualification, focusing on productivity, timing and budget, while supporting cost-reduction initiatives within manufacturing locations.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and delivering actionable project plans amid fast-changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Seven years of professional engineering experience in the plastics packaging industry, including seven years of project management experience.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Experience with SPC.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in evaluating on-site manufacturing opportunities and managing on-site projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Create bills of materials for new capital projects and provide support for the capital appropriation process.
• Ensure that corporate safety and environmental requirements are incorporated into the project scope and budget.
• Refine feasibility studies into action plans that meet cost and timing criteria.
• Review plant infrastructure, layout and equipment against project requirements and manage upgrades.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SPC

Job description

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a senior engineer to manage complex capital projects related to PET preforms and rigid containers. You will oversee multiple sites from concept to qualification, focusing on productivity, timing and budget, while supporting cost-reduction initiatives within manufacturing locations.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and delivering actionable project plans amid fast-changing priorities.