Process Engineering Manager

Experience Required

2 - 5 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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.

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Job Description

Job Description: Processing Engineer Manager - Plastics (RHB & SBM)

Position Summary

The Processing Engineer is responsible for optimizing and supporting all plastics processing operations related to reheat and blow and stretch blow molding for highquality food grade bottles. This role develops robust process parameters, improves productivity and efficiency, ensures compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and provides technical leadership during production, trials, and new product introductions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

Develop, implement, and maintain optimal processing parameters for RHB and SBM equipment.

Assess and improve cycle times, material utilization, energy consumption, and overall production efficiency.

Lead rootcause troubleshooting efforts for processrelated issues such as material distribution, haze, stress cracking, dimensional variation, or weight variation.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

Provide daytoday technical support to production teams to ensure stable and efficient operations.

Conduct indepth analysis of process deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Support blow molding machine startups, material changes, mold changes, and new tooling qualification.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all processes meet rigorous food and pharmagrade requirements including GMP, cGMP, FDA, and internal quality standards.

Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve nonconformances and enhance product consistency.

Maintain accurate and compliant process documentation, including validation protocols, setup sheets, and process parameters.

Tooling & Equipment

Work closely with tooling, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize mold performance, cooling efficiency, preform handling, and blow configurations.

Assist in qualification, installation, and optimization of molds, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.

Recommend equipment upgrades or process enhancements to improve capability and reliability.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC).

Drive costsaving initiatives through improved yields, reduced scrap, and enhanced line performance.

Participate in new product development, ensuring manufacturability and smooth scaleup from pilot to full production.

Training & Documentation

Train operators and technicians on best practices, processing standards, and safe machine operation.

Develop and maintain SOPs, setup guides, and process control documents.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field. (or equivalent experience)

2-5 years of experience in plastics processing, specifically reheat & blow or stretch blow molding.

Strong understanding of PET processing, blow molding principles, and material behavior.

Experience working in food or pharmaceuticalgrade manufacturing environments.

Solid problemsolving skills using structured methodologies (RCA, DMAIC, DOE).

Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process validation.

Preferred

Experience with leading RHB/SBM platforms (e.g., Sidel, Krones, KHS, SIG, Aoki).

Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FDA 21 CFR, HACCP, SQF, or ISO 22000.

Working knowledge of preform design, mold design, and bottle performance testing.

Lean/Six Sigma certification.

Proficiency with CAD, dataanalysis tools, or processmonitoring systems.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability

Process discipline and attention to detail

Technical expertise in PET processing and blow molding technologies

Effective communication and crossfunctional collaboration

Leadership in driving continuous improvement

Ability to work in a fastpaced, highly regulated environment

Working Conditions

Onsite role in a manufacturing environment

Regular interaction with blow molding equipment, compressed air systems, and hightemperature processes

Occasional evening or weekend support during critical production runs or equipment trials

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/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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.

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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 8 days per year and may vary by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor Flexibles - United States is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual 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 Law" Poster 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 847-362-9000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REQ_94504