Process Engineer

Amcor LLC; Keenville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellbeing program

HSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Amcor seeks a manufacturing engineer focused on safety and process improvements in a dynamic packaging operations facility. You will support safe production, optimize conversion costs, and drive quality, waste reduction and productivity gains across the AFNA business.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1–3 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and packaging processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1–3 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of flexible packaging products and quality standards.
• Strong time management to handle multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintain safety and optimize manufacturing operations and processes.
• Investigates causes of ongoing process, quality, production efficiency and waste problems and develops solutions.
• Trains machine operators on new equipment installations and procedures.
• Maintains standard operating conditions for consistent equipment processing.
• Collaborates with plant BPI resources, supervisors, maintenance to troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions.
• Participates in evaluating projects and waivers to minimize downtime and ensure coverage for product development.
• Facilitates equipment modifications with project engineering to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Mentions supervision of engineering co-op students as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Independent work

Packaging knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

SharePoint

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.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeJob DescriptionProvide technical support to maintain safety and improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes within manufacturing facility. This position has responsibility for maintaining safe working practices while improving conversion costs in manufacturing, directly impacting competitiveness and profitability in the AFNA business.WHAT YOU GET TO DOMaintains Safety as the number one priority in conducting daily responsibilities, responding to production crew needs, and developing and implementing process improvements for quality, waste and productivity improvement.Supports the World Class Operations Management implementation as an active participant on teams and/or pillars.Investigates causes of ongoing process, quality, production efficiency and high waste problems. Then develops solutions using problem solving techniques.Trains machine operators on new equipment installations, modifications, and new operating procedures.Maintains standard operating conditions system which ensures consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions.Works with plant BPI resources to ensure technical support resources are available to production at all times.Works with manufacturing supervisors, production crews, and maintenance to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and develop corrective actions to eliminate the return of those problemsParticipates in the evaluation of projects and waivers to aid in the effective scheduling and necessary product development coverage to minimize the risk of machine downtime and high waste due to developmental efforts in manufacturing.Works with plant project engineering to facilitate equipment modifications to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.Initiates and documents procedures to safely increase machine productivity and reduce waste while maintaining product quality per customer expectations.Participates in the training of machine operators on new equipment installations, equipment modifications and new operating procedures.May provide supervision to engineering co-op students depending on experience and workload, including performance evaluations, training and directing activitiesWHAT WE VALUEStrong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel.Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.General knowledge of flexible packaging products, including the desired properties and quality standards for those products.Must have strong time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day to day process problems.Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties.Strong knowledge of process used to manufacture and convert flexible packaging. Especially blown film, metallization, flexographic printing, extrusion coating, adhesive laminating, and slitting/winding operations.Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionWHAT WE WANT FROM YOUBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) with 1-3 years of experience.Trade journals, trade shows, technical seminars, management seminars, equipment supplier contacts and raw material contacts.Professional development classes in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, statistical process control, advanced uses of software packages, world class manufacturing principles, quality systems, and other related fields.Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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 would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)