Global R&D Healthcare Product Development Engineer

About the role

Join a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. We value your trust by making safety our guiding principle.

Responsibilities

• Execute plant trials, line qualifications, and process validations hands-on, including setting up tooling, equipment, and fixtures directly on the production floor.
• Run Design of Experiments (DOE) and process capability studies at the machine level, collecting and analyzing data in real time to optimize process parameters.
• Set up and operate injection molding, blow molding, and related equipment during development trials; adjust process parameters to improve part quality and cycle time.
• Build and verify first-article samples, perform dimensional checks using CMM and hand gauges, and document results to specification.
• Troubleshoot tooling, mold, and processing issues during trials, working directly with die/tool shops and toolmakers to drive timely resolution.
• Develop and execute sample and test plans, procure test fixtures and gages, and carry out or coordinate metrology verification activities.
• Serve as the technical representative during customer line trials on-site, acting as a support for customer needs.
• Participate in and contribute to DFMEA/PFMEA workshops, applying hands-on trial experience to identify failure modes and propose mitigations.
• Execute assigned tasks within the Stage-Gate process, meeting milestone deliverables on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Support the Product Development Manager in preparing technical documentation including test plans, costing inputs, design requirement records, and qualification reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, trial logs, and test data; contribute inputs to the Technical Development Plan.
• Track and report on individual task progress; flag risks or deviations to the PM promptly to enable timely corrective action.
• Support the controlled transition of qualified products to Operations, ensuring all documentation and specifications are complete and accurate.
• Adhere to Berry/Amcor, industry, and regulatory procedures including Management of Change, Stage Gate, and ISO processes.
• Contribute to the product design process: contribute to ideation sessions, competitive analysis, design requirement documentation, and design reviews alongside the PM and Design Engineers.
• Apply analytical tools (FEA, MoldFlow, etc.) under guidance to evaluate functionality and moldability, helping to minimize steel iterations and reduce cost.
• Support technology evaluation activities, providing hands-on data and trial observations to inform technology selection.
• Prepare customer and stakeholder design review materials; contribute technical content for presentations and gate reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience with injection molded plastic closures and/or blow molded plastic bottles, including direct operation and setup of production equipment.
• Healthcare or regulated-industry packaging background preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to personally execute DOE, process validations, and line trials.
• Ability to travel as needed (20–40%), including on-site customer and supplier visits.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; able to document technical work clearly and accurately.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and programs (SPC/DOE/MiniTab).
• Self-motivated individual with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data-driven decision making.