Packaging Applications Engineer

Amcor

Full-time - Mid Level

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Packaging Applications Engineer at Amcor plays a crucial role in providing technical support and solutions to customers, enhancing existing products, and supporting new product developments. This position is focused on building strong customer relationships, understanding their unique challenges, and driving profitable growth for Amcor through innovative packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Possess in-depth knowledge of Amcor products and services and promote to customers.
• Handle complex customer queries and provide detailed product information.
• Stay updated on technology changes and trends impacting the healthcare industry.
• Create and implement qualification and scale-up protocols for growth and specification change actions.
• Build strong customer relationships by demonstrating a deep understanding of their industry and challenges.
• Provide expert guidance to solve unique application issues in a timely manner.
• Focus on customer new product introductions to specify Amcor solutions during early design stages.
• Reinforce Amcor's value proposition to drive sales growth and customer retention.
• Understand customer operations to enhance the Amcor Value Proposition through process improvement and value engineering.
• Schedule and execute product performance and engineering audits to capture quantifiable value for the customer.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure action and resolution to audit findings.
• Work in partnership with Sales to deliver tailored solutions to accelerate new sales growth.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to provide feedback on product performance for unique applications.
• Identify portfolio gaps, product enhancements, and new product ideas with R&D.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering field required.
• Minimum 5 years technical experience in an engineering, manufacturing process, or field technical role; flexible packaging and thermoforming experience preferred.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical and technical ability and aptitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive execution of plans.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and success in cross-functional environments.
• Strong understanding of plant processes and practices.
• Healthcare market knowledge and exposure is desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in flexible packaging and thermoforming technical roles.
• Knowledge of healthcare market trends and challenges.

Benefits

• Engagement in a high-performing team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Participation in innovative projects that impact sustainability.