Research Engineer - Product Development, Core R&D (Kreuzlingen, Switzerland) AFEMEA

☞ Amcor

Vue: 247

Jour de mise à jour: 20-03-2024

Localisation: Kreuzlingen Thurgau TG

Catégorie: Haute technologie Mécanique / Technique Electrique / Electronique IT - Logiciel

Industrie: Packaging Containers

Niveau: Associate

Type d’emploi: Full-time

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About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 47,000 Amcor people generate US$12.5 billion in sales from operations that span about 230 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

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Job Details

Position Job Title: Research Engineer

BG and BU: Amcor Flexibles – Core R&D

Function: Research & Development

Location: Kreuzlingen, Switzerland

Line Manager’s Job Title:Product Development Manager

Advertising Legal Entity: Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen AG

Work contract Legal Entity: Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen AG

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing R&D projects through to product launch with a strong focus on Amcor ’ s Sustainability targets. The role requires a collaborative, flexible and dynamic approach, having close links with multiple R&D teams, manufacturing sites, marketing, product management, sales and customers, in order to deliver breakthrough innovations leading to sales and profitable growth.

Job Dimensions & Scope

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for driving transparent barrier projects based on metal free barrier technology, as well as developing/carrying out materials analysis with AFM, XRF and other relevant analytical techniques.

Principal Accountabilities
  • Responsible for running R&D projects; specifically, projects will focus on metal free barrier technology to be further used in converted products.
  • Identify clear targets and project costs. Meet project plans, create regular project up-dates and monthly reports
  • Involvement and alignment with Marketing, Product Management and Sales to ensure project prioritization and budgeting
  • The role requires close links with other R&D teams to deliver finished converted products to market
  • Coordinate and support development activities with manufacturing plants
  • Responsible for the trial and sample reel budget for own projects
  • Assist Pilot Operations and Analytical Laboratories during project execution
  • Support the innovation opportunities through the preparation of innovation presentations, workshops and meetings to ensure full company alignment
  • Carry out materials testing using relevant analytical techniques, developing new methods as required
Major Challenges & Complexities

Technically complex projects requiring interface with a wide range of stakeholders; cross-functional coordination through Amcor different functions to guarantee clear targets, smooth execution and reliable roll out.

Internal

Connecting with various stakeholders:
  • R&D Product Development teams
  • Marketing & Product Management
  • Pilot and Analytical teams
  • Manufacturing sites
  • Product Safety
External
  • Technology providers
  • Raw Material Suppliers
  • Machine manufacturers
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Formal Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge And Experience
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience, preferably, in the flexible packaging industry
  • Preferred polymer / chemistry / materials science or coatings background
  • Technical knowledge on packaging materials and thin film vacuum deposition processes and surfaces.
  • Project Management experience and proven project leadership role
  • Standard knowledge of usual IT tools (Microsoft Office…)
Education and Certifications
  • Universitydegree in related science, engineering or technical discipline
  • Specific Skills and Abilities
  • Proactive and able to communicate with various stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to build internal and external relationships
  • A good standard of English is required, German preferable
AMCOR FLEXIBLES EMEA

With more than 55 plants in 22 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA), a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world’s largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, pharma, personal care, medical and industrial markets. Its award winning approach towards sustainability makes AFEMEA the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions.

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