Position Job Title: Product Development Engineer
BG and BU: Amcor Flexible Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA)
Function: Research and Development
Location: Steinfeld/Germany (site based)
Line Manager’s Job Title: Product Development Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Purpose
As part of the Global R&D organization, the Product Development Engineer will be responsible for project management, product development and customer technical support within the EMEA region in the industrial segment scope. Special focus and accountability is given on the sustainability innovation roadmap. The role requires close links with customers and other stakeholders like sales, marketing, machine manufacturers, raw material suppliers, etc. in order to generate and deliver profitable growth through new product implementation, especially recyclable products, customer support, trouble shooting and product improvements..
Job Dimensions & Scope
The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for supporting the execution of product development programs in-line with the strategic business needs, by overseeing R&D efforts in the industrial market segment for flexible packaging. It requires up to 30% of travelling, primarily within Europe. This position will report to the Product Development Manager.
Principal Accountabilities
* Responsible for project management of development programs & coordination with various stakeholders including dedication to Amcor’ sustainability agenda
* New Product Development project from idea to launch industrialization in Amcor and at the customer, including project costs management and trial cost budget, in coordination with the Cross Functional team.
* Management of the project portfolio in the Innovation Management System and other relevant.
* Responsible for Improvement and Maintenance projects on existing products in coordination with Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Product Management and Amcor Flexibles plants.
* Close cooperation with raw material suppliers and packaging machine manufacturers.
Major Challenges & Complexities
* Coordination and effective communication with several functions and levels in the organization.
* Innovative thinking to find new and more effective solutions to drive for results.
* High responsiveness, flexibility and availability for customer support.
* Capable to work in autonomy and in teams.
Internal Relationships:
Sales
Product Management & Segment Marketing
Manufacturing sites
Global R&D (various Product Development teams, Core R&D, Material Science Centers)
External Relationships:
Customers
Machine manufacturers
Suppliers
Qualifications/Requirements
Formal Qualifications and Experience
* PhD or MS degree in Chemistry, Polymers or Material Science
* Experience in packaging, plastic processing is an asset
* Project management experience
* Fluency in German and English
Specific Skills and Abilities
* Proactive and able to communicate across organization and able to give presentations to customers
* Passion for developing new platforms and advanced technologies
* Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills
* Ability to build internal and external relationships
* Structure and self-discipline
* A strong team player