Sr. Product Development Engineer

About the role

Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions North America (RPSNA) has an immediate need for a Senior Product Development Engineer. This role will lead a multi-functional team through the development of new products from concept to commercial launch.

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.
• Cook up 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 Amcor, 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.
• 5-7+ years of relevant Engineering experience within product development and manufacturing of plastic bottles required.
• Experienced in the multi-step process such as EBM, SBM, & RHB.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed (~10% - 20%).
• 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.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $120,000 to $140,000; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $110,200 to $155,000 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.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• 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.
• Retail Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).