Product Development Engineer

Amcor LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a seasoned project leader in Detroit to drive new packaging initiatives and improvements. You will command multiple projects, coordinate across engineering disciplines, and ensure resources, budgets, and timelines align with strategic goals.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience with injection and blow molding, strong communication, and a proven ability to lead teams through complex technical challenges while partnering with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; packaging discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with injection and blow molding equipment, tooling and processing.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-profile projects simultaneously across assigned accounts.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate across all disciplines while guiding team members.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement resource plans to ensure project success.
• Manage budgets and interface with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Interpret SPC data and guide decisions on project direction.
• Lead a team without direct reporting lines and align with Amcor strategy.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Resource planning

Budget management

Process improvement

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; packaging discipline preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Project

CAD

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 DescriptionPosition Overview:Leads the planning process of new products and/or improvements to existing products, focusing on project concerns such as cost, completion dates, resource allocation, quality/reliability, resource allocation, budget allocation, etc.Essential Responsibilities and Duties:Ability to run multiple high-profile projects simultaneously - Each PD will have specific accts that they will be assigned too, however as projects arise, they will be given other projects from smaller customers if needProvides technical leadership to various engineering projects and coordinate across all disciplines while giving work direction and inputs to business functional groups and provide leadership in resolving complex technical issuesMust have excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form - As the person who is coordinating all aspects of the project communication is incredibly important.Develops and implements resource plans in order to ensure the proper resources are allocated for successful completion of the project(s)Must be able to manage both internal and external customersMust have a good understanding of SPC and quality practices - As the project leader you will receive data from the bottles throughout the project. The PD will need to interpret the data and make decisions on the path moving forwardMust have the ability to lead a team of individuals that will not be reporting directly to youMust have a good understanding of EBM, ISBM, IBM, and IM technologiesPlastic processing experience is a plusTooling build experience a plusComputer skills are very important... Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, is a must... CAD background is a plusCapable of developing and managing project budgetsAbility to work within a procedure-based organization but capable of extending outside those boundaries if requiredWillingness to make decisions and to learn from them when requiredMakes decisions and sets direction based on financial measures and strategies while seeing the big picture that is necessary to understand Amcor’s strategy, competitive position, and business environmentCreates clear policies and professional and engineering/design principles to address differing and variable situations and teaches these to others. Ensures these become standards for departmentUnderstands and anticipates needs of customers; drives product opportunitiesHas influence on commercial decisionsOperate within budgets of approximately $50K-$1MDevelops, tracks and meets capital and expense budget for their responsibilityAdapts to changing workplace needs and works cross functionally continually improve processes and employee engagement.Monitors and maintains a clear understanding of project needs, hurdles, and workloadQualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or related field; packaging discipline preferred8 or more years of experience working with injection and blow molding equipment, tooling, and processingDeep technical knowledge in this industry, and understanding of industry trends and how they apply to customersTravel 50%Competencies:Amcor Leadership Framework CompetenciesCore Competencies:Customer FocusLearning on the FlyInterpersonal SavvyDrive for Results3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:Managerial CourageMotivating OthersBuilding Effective TeamsInnovation ManagementDealing with AmbiguityRelationships:Commercial and Operations stakeholders.Corporate R&DUpper management, peers, Design team, and Project Management team.Internal relationships with quality control, purchasing/procurement, and finance.External relationships with clients and vendors.ADA Requirements:Physical Requirements Normal Vision Distant Vision Near Vision Hearing/ Listening Sitting Talking/Speaking Hand/Finger Dexterity Walking Standing Stooping Pushing/Pulling Bending Kneeling Climbing Lifting (amount 50+ pounds) Carrying (amount 50+ pounds) Driving- Forklift Lifting (amount < 50 pounds) Carrying (amount < 50 pounds) Driving – Automobile/truck/vanThe information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.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)