Amcor · 1 month ago
R&D Engineer, Global Materials - Value Engineering
Appleton-Oshkosh Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmcor is a leading packaging company that is transforming the packaging industry and improving lives worldwide. The R&D Engineer role focuses on supporting the Value Engineering program by managing global program portfolio reporting, assisting R&D teams with data analysis, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance raw material strategies and drive cost optimization.
ChemicalInformation TechnologyManufacturingMedicalPackaging ServicesSupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Responsibilities
Act as a safety leader and promote safety culture by positively communicating safety concerns to co-workers, leaders, visitors
Act as subject-matter expert on R&D’s Value Engineering program; develop and support training on best practices to enhance company performance
Manage global Value Engineering (VE) portfolio reporting
Facilitate and/or support ideation sessions to support Global and regional VE goals
Analyze product specification data using SQL and Python
Leverage understanding of Amcor’s products and manufacturing processes, together with data analysis skills to identify new opportunities for cost reduction and structure simplification
Develop the business case and scope of work for global or regional opportunities with BG R&D Engineers
Influence global strategy for Newton Analytics platform and SMS
Newton Analytics tools that would support VE ideation and new project scoping
Newton Analytics tools or SMS enhancements that would improve the product development process
Provide SMS team with feedback on SMS maturity level in BG R&D teams and support training to address gaps
Lead development/enhancement of Newton tools for product development and VE, using SQL and/or Python
Use understanding of cross-functional connectivity of business processes to improve performance across the organization
Collaborate with Core R&D Materials category managers to draft and scope project proposals that drive global materials characterization opportunities and cost optimization
Qualification
Required
University degree in relevant field, such as: Materials, Polymers, or Chemical Engineering
5-8+ years technical experience in an R&D or Process role
Experience leading cost and/or complexity reduction projects with demonstrated sustained results
Demonstrated ability applying tools within Project Management, Design of Experiment, Design for Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis
Demonstrated experience analyzing process and materials data, preferably using SQL and Python
Preferred
Relentless inquisitive and curious mindset
Collaboratively fostering innovation and being an idea generator and integrator
Results Orientation - the ability to carry concepts to completion of a transition into the business
Excellent communication skills both oral and written to ensure clear alignment
Creating clarity from ambiguity
Collaboration and Influence with the ability to translate technical terminology to all audiences
Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently, with confidence to make judgment calls where required
Adaptability, negotiation, collaborating & Influencing, business acumen and industry knowledge
Ability to travel occasionally
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 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Company
Amcor
Amcor is a packaging and container manufacturing company for food and beverage, personal care, and medical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1969-08-28IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Konieczny
Chief Executive Officer
Ron S Delia
Chief Executive Officer
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