R&D/Innovation Management

pbAccelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. /b /p pAt Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. /p pBeyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. /p h3Position Job Title: /h3 pProduct Development Engineer /p h3BG and BU: /h3 pAmcorFlexible Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA) /p h3Function: /h3 pResearch and Development /p h3Location: /h3 pZele/Belgium (site-based) /p h3Line Manager’s Job Title: /h3 pProduct Development Manager /p h3Contract Type: /h3 pPermanent /p h3Job Purpose /h3 pThe activities of the Amcor Zele site focus on the extrusion of stretch films for the agricultural and industrial sector and on the printing of films mainly for the frozen food market. /p pAs part of the Global RD organization, the searched Product Development Engineer will be mainly responsible for the polymer formulations and internal RD related projects on the agricultural baler
- and balewrap films and on the industrial stretch wrap films. The role requires close links with internal and external stakeholders in order to generate and deliver profitable growth through product optimizations and new product implementation, created by the selected RD projects and in line with the defined strategy. It requires occasional travelling, primarily within Europe. This position will report to the Product Development Manager. /p h3Principal Accountabilities /h3 ul liResponsible for project management of appointed development programs in RD /li liDefine correct polymer formulations and relevant extrusion lines for industrialization of the products based on specification and business needs. /li liKeep system up to date and correct for proper product specification-management /li liLooking for, testing and coordinating alternative raw materials, masterbatches and additives by close cooperation with procurement and suppliers. /li liAdvisor in raw material switches on request of procurement and planning. /li liImplementing, coordinating and reporting internal trials. /li liProvide guidance in case of operational issues when linked to RD related projects. /li liInvolved in claim handling and troubleshooting in case of possible RD concept failure. /li liOptimizing RD efficiency in data management, know-how transfer and processes. /li liContributing to company vision and goals, with focus on safety /li liCommunicate cross-functionally with wider teams and external parties /li liCoordination and effective communication with several functions and levels in the organization. /li liInnovative thinking to find new and more effective solutions to drive for results. /li liHigh responsiveness, flexibility and availability. /li liCapable to work in autonomy and in teams. /li /ul h3Internal Relationships: /h3 pRD engineers (primarily at Amcor Zele/Belgium and Leominster/UK) /p pSite Operations team /p pPurchase Officers and Plannerbr/Product Management and Salesbr/Global RD /p h3External Relationships: /h3 pRaw material Suppliers /p pCustomers /p pUniversities /p h3Qualifications/Requirements /h3 h3Formal Qualifications and Experience /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Applied) Sciences (Chemistry, Polymers, Material Sciences) or equivalent by experience /li liA broad chemical background. /li liSpecific expertise in polymers is an asset /li liProject management experience is an asset /li liFluency in Dutch and English /li /ul h3Specific Skills and Abilities /h3 ul liProactive and able to communicate across organization /li liGood problem solving and prioritization skills /li liStructured and self-disciplined /li liResilient and assertive /li liA strong team player /li /ul h3About Amcor /h3 pAmcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, funct