Sr. Product Development Engineer

Amcor LLC; Manchester (MI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC seeks a seasoned project leader to manage multiple high-profile packaging projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and cross-functional coordination. You will provide technical leadership, interpret data from production and testing, and guide teams through complex decisions.

Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, 8+ years in injection/blow molding, expertise in SPC/quality, and the ability to lead without direct reporting lines while aligning with Amcor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (packaging preferred).
• 8+ years of experience with injection and blow molding equipment, tooling, and processing.
• Strong knowledge of SPC and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-profile projects simultaneously with assigned accounts.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering projects and coordinate with cross-functional groups.
• Develop and implement resource plans to ensure successful project completion.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

SPC knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (packaging preferred)

Tools

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.CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $112,800 to $155,100 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated starting salary base pay for this role at the time of this posting and does not necessarily reflect full earning potential over the course of employment. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.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)