Process Engineer III

Amcor Flexibles, LLC
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time
United States, Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Apr 29, 2025
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At 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. Beyond 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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube Job Description Provides technical and process engineering services and guidance to the Technical/Manufacturing departments in support of medium to large projects including development and commercialization of new products. The Process Engineer III will also assist process development, operations and technical groups in developing and implementing process improvements, troubleshooting production/quality issues, and transferring process/ troubleshooting knowledge to the organization. Provide technical support to sales, marketing, and customers as needed in troubleshooting existing products, enhancing existing products, and development of new products. Responsible for implementing and leading Continuous Improvement initiatives and facilitating world class operations management methodologies throughout the organization. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Support Environmental Health & Safety for the facility, following all current policies and procedures and making an effort to improve the Environmental Health and Safety performance of our facility. Coordinate project orders with Production Planning to best fit production schedule with minimal impact to customer orders Provide technical guidance to Maintenance operations to make improvements and resolve issues based on process knowledge Leads change for Troubleshooting production and process problems; communicates with manufacturing, quality, and technical people regarding run problems; investigates root causes and recommends and helps implement corrective actions. Reviews data and trial reports from technical for products being developed and reports concerns and results to the appropriate department managers. Production Trial owner, following and coordination of production trials providing accurate and detailed feedback to Trial owners Manufacturing, Technical Manager and Marketing. Analyze trial quality, output and waste data to determine trial effectiveness / specification commercialization. Monitors and improves product quality. Resolves quality issues and dispositions quarantined product. Researches assignable causes of customer complaints and works closely with customers to resolve and prevent quality issues. Regularly visits customers and coordinates operator visits to customers. Writes, performs, analyzes, and reports on trials, scale-ups, and validations for the manufacturing processes. Makes recommendations based on trails Generate and gather ideas for product enhancements, cost savings, and new products from all sources (sales, vendors, customers, R&D, manufacturing, journals, and others); able to effectively communicate/interact with Sales, Marketing, and the Customer Provide suggestions for product enhancements to R&D engineers to improve manufacturing results based on process experience Operate as a "go-to" for other Engineers, operations, and maintenance for solutions to process or quality issues Assess current processes to look for areas of improvement in processes (including procedures, conditions, and equipment), and make those recommendations to management Target/resolve repetitive customer claim issues by working with customers and manufacturing Lead continuous improvement teams to deliver process and business improvements. Responsible for identifying and resolving issues that impact data aspects through root cause analysis and corrective action management as it relates to specification impacts to all operation resources & departments Develop and Commercialize New and Improved Products Develop specifications for new products and update existing specifications. WHAT WE VALUE Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to work with manufacturing operations personnel and management, both internally and externally. Strong mechanical and technical ability and aptitude Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong knowledge of raw materials to define better solutions Ability to coach and mentor less senior members of the organization Ability to analyze, problem solve and generate new ideas and be open minded to others' ideas General knowledge of flexible packaging products, including the desired properties and quality standards for those products. Must have strong time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day to day process problems. Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties. Strong knowledge of process used to manufacture and convert flexible packaging. Especially blown film, metallization, flexographic printing, extrusion coating, adhesive laminating, and slitting/winding operations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU Bachelors degree in an Engineering field 6-9 years experience in an engineering or process role in a flexible packaging converting operation Training and experience in Lean manufacturing methodologies Trade journals, trade shows, technical seminars, management seminars, equipment supplier contacts and raw material contacts. Professional development classes in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, statistical process control, advanced uses of software packages, world class manufacturing principles, quality systems, and other related fields. OurExpectations We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Benefits When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes: 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)