Product Development Engineer - Bottles

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Flexible time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Product Development Engineer in the Lancaster area to lead bottles product development from concept through production readiness. You will collaborate with Customers, Sales, Design Engineers and R&D to deliver next‑generation packaging solutions that drive profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to travel as needed. A proactive, organized mindset and PD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in product development and manufacturing of bottles.
• Travel as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in statistical methods and programs (SPC/DOE/MiniTab).
• Self-motivated, assertive and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-functional team through development from concept to launch.
• Execute the project plan, delivering on time, budget and scope.
• Oversee product and tooling design, DFMEA and design reviews.
• Coordinate the Technical Development Plan for RFQ responses and business cases.
• Lead technical communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Report deviations on time, cost, and deliverables to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to Berry, industry and regulatory procedures and ISO processes.
• Work with Quality to establish critical-to-quality metrics and validate process capability.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Ability to prioritize/multi-task

Proactive mindset

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SPC

DOE

MiniTab

Job description

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, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube

Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions North America has an immediate need for a Product Development Engineer. As a member of the Bottles Product Development team, this role will have responsibility for all technical aspects of a development project from initiation through full production capability. This position will work closely with Customers, Sales, Design Engineers, Project Managers, R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering Support Service groups, and Product line Management to develop next generation products that drive profitability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-functional team through the development of new products from concept, manufacturing implementation, and commercial launch.
• Has responsibility for execution of the project plan and driving decisions to deliver the project on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Responsible for oversight of the product and tooling design, which includes leading ideation sessions, conducting competitive analysis, documenting design requirements, DFMEA, and leading design reviews to ultimately gain team alignment.
• Coordinate the Technical Development Plan that outlines all the details necessary for the Product Line Manager to respond to an RFQ or create a Business Case, including all cost inputs, capital equipment costs, and evaluation of the technologies required for the development and manufacturing.
• Lead technical communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for reporting deviations on time, cost, and deliverable project components to senior management as project progresses.
• Responsible for adherence to Berry, industry, and/or regulatory procedures as well as Management of Change, Stage Gate, and ISO processes.
• Work closely with Quality personnel to establish critical to quality metrics and to ensure process capability is validated for those metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in product development and manufacturing of bottles. Experienced in the multi-process such as EBM, SBM, & RHB.
• Ability to travel as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge in statistical methods and programs (SPC/DOE/MiniTab)
• Self-motivated and assertive individual
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be a proactive thinker, and be results-oriented
• Project Management experience a plus
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required for data driven decisions

OurExpectations

We 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 team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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.

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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&D, 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)