Product Innovation Engineer

amcor; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an engineering professional to lead and execute product innovation projects within its Rigid Packaging Solutions North America R&D team in Evansville, IN. You will manage scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with engineering, operations, and business groups to commercialize new packaging concepts.

The role emphasizes 2D/3D CAD design, prototyping, and startup of molds/tools, with a focus on data-driven decisions and strong communication across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (related field) or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced technical degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing and product innovation.
• Experience with 2D design and 3D CAD modeling programs.
• Prior experience in packaging development and innovation environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data driven project management.
• Commitment to Amcor values, safety, and company policies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to engage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all stages of product innovation projects from scope to commercialization.
• Utilize the model shop and 3D printing resources to drive prototype design.
• Work with the pilot plant on installation and start-up of new/prototype molds or tooling.
• Demonstrate leadership through data-driven decisions, risk management, and disciplined execution.
• Report deviations on time, cost, and deliverables to senior management as the project progresses.
• Ensure compliance with Amcor policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote Environmental Health & Safety and training compliance.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced technical degree preferred

Tools

2D CAD

3D 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.

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Job Description

As a key member of Amcor's Rigid Packaging Solutions North America Research & Development team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of packaging innovation. This position leads the technical execution of new product development projects from early-stage research and concept development through commercialization. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and business teams, you will drive innovative solutions while managing project scope, performance requirements, timelines, budgets, and successful market implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all stages of product innovation projects, which include scoping, ideation, proof of concept, proof of principle, business case, implementation, and commercialization.
• Utilize the model shop and 3D printing resources to drive prototype design and development.
• Work with the pilot plant on installation and start-up of new/prototype molds or tooling.
• Demonstrate strong project leadership through data-driven decision-making, effective risk management, and disciplined execution to achieve project objectives within established timelines and budgets.
• Responsible for reporting deviations on time, cost, and deliverable project components to senior management as project progresses.
• Ensure compliance with Amcor policies, applicable industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with and promote all company Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), regulatory, and Department of Health requirements.

Authorities

• Lead assigned projects to achieve intended business and technical outcomes.
• Recommend project funding and resource requirements.
• Influence project team behaviors and decisions necessary to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (related field) or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced technical degree preferred.

Practical

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing and product innovation.
• Experience with 2D design and 3D CAD modeling programs.
• Prior experience working in a packaging development and innovation environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to support data driven project management.
• Demonstrated commitment to Amcor values, ethical standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovative problem-solving skills with a strong focus on achieving measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage employees, technical teams, operations personnel, and leadership.
• Ability to complete / maintain required Training and Certifications to safely work within lab or production facilities including but not limited to Arc Flash, Fall Protection, equipment specific training, and basic hand tools/inspection processes.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 20% as needed).

Physical Considerations (Based on Production Environment Risks)

• Hearing ability sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns on forklifts.
• Sufficient physicality to traverse obstacles while maintaining balance.
• Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.
• Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection).
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. a minimum of 10 times a day.
• Sufficient vision to safely traverse industrial or lab environments.
• Able to see and identify colors.
• Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.

Our Expectations

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 developi