Senior Packaging Capital Projects Manager

Amcor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 112,800 - 169,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an experienced engineer to manage complex capital projects in PET preforms and rigid containers. You will oversee multiple sites from concept to qualification, ensuring productivity, timing, and budget alignment.

Candidate should lead feasibility studies, refine plans with regional directors, and drive cost reduction within manufacturing locations. Travel about 60% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• Minimum seven years of professional engineering and project management experience.
• Experience with plant layouts and infrastructure equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create BOMs for new capital projects and support capital budgeting.
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements are integrated into project scope.
• Refine feasibility studies into actionable, cost- and time‑constrained plans.
• Review plant infrastructure against project requirements and manage upgrades.
• Analyze equipment performance and costs including tooling and workflows.
• Publish weekly status reports and resolve budget/timing issues.
• Maintain technical specifications and plant documentation.
• Regularly liaise with plants to monitor long-term performance.
• Review CEAV requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Travel approximately 60%.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

SPC

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Amcor is seeking an experienced engineer to manage complex capital projects in PET preforms and rigid containers. You will oversee multiple sites from concept to qualification, ensuring productivity, timing, and budget alignment.

Candidate should lead feasibility studies, refine plans with regional directors, and drive cost reduction within manufacturing locations. Travel about 60% is required.