Principal Product Development Engineer — Global Innovation Leader

Amcor LLC; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Wellbeing program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a senior R&D leader to drive advanced material science initiatives within a global manufacturing context. You will lead stage-gate programs, mentor junior staff, and deliver cross-functional technical solutions across multiple markets and technologies.

The role requires a PhD or graduate degree preferred, 15+ years of experience, and a strong background in chemical engineering, materials science, or polymer science.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a technical capacity within a global manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement platform solutions collaboratively with tools and methodologies.
• PhD or Graduate degree strongly preferred for advanced research leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs in stage gate to support launches and scale-up.
• Provide expert technical support across multiple products and processes.
• Mentor and coach junior professionals across functions.
• Integrate and communicate complex information to stakeholders.
• Contribute to IP and knowledge management initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Technical mentorship

Stage-gate program management

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Statistical analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science (PhD strongly preferred)

Tools

DOE methodology

Job description

Amcor LLC is seeking a senior R&D leader to drive advanced material science initiatives within a global manufacturing context. You will lead stage-gate programs, mentor junior staff, and deliver cross-functional technical solutions across multiple markets and technologies.

The role requires a PhD or graduate degree preferred, 15+ years of experience, and a strong background in chemical engineering, materials science, or polymer science.