Project Engineer
Location:Sligo, IE
Function: Operations/Production/Manufacturing
Part-time or Full-time: Full-Time
Job Type: Employee
Workplace type: On site

JOIN AMCOR AND YOU CAN BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT MAKES THE PACKAGING OF THE FUTURE BETTER FOR PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET.

Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care. We are sustainability leaders in our industry, and we were the first global packaging company to commit to making all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. In addition, our products play a vital role in a circular economy as we are working toward 30% recycled material across our portfolio by 2030, and we are one of few packaging companies committed to using science-based targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.
To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

SPECIFIC SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Drive vision and purpose, using a strategic mindset to set priorities and drive results, keeping a customer focus while being open to suggestions of innovation
• Work well within a cross-functional team.
• Use industrial standard troubleshooting tools to resolve issues e.g. DMAIC, 5 Whys etc.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written to ensure clear alignment
• Must have a positive attitude and open mindedness to new ideas.
• Time Management Champion
• Creating clarity from ambiguity
• Ability to build strong working relationships with relevant persons (plant and corporate as well)
• Leading and advancing initiatives in a matrix organization with systems thinking
• Adaptability, negotiation, collaborating & Influencing, business acumen and industry knowledge
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, trustworthiness, a capacity and willingness to learn, and respectfulness towards co-workers
• Cross culture awareness, sensitivity and effective communications within global organization
• Flexibility is a necessary and you may be requested to move between functions and work hours, work off shifts and/or weekends
  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 50,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 250 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: ASC

ABOUT AMCOR FLEXIBLES EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (AFEMEA)

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.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A level 8 degree in project/mechanical electrical engineering or similar with 5 years manufacturing experience, or alternatively at least 5 years’ experience within a project engineering role
• Advance computer knowledge (especially in MS Word and Excel).
• Proficient in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
• Good technical ability and aptitude / skills
• Familiar with lean six sigma
• Experience in Support of improvement & change processes
• Energetic, resilient and professional, with a proven ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Experience in thermoforming or plastic moulding industry is desirable.
• Preferably strong knowledge of medical packaging business, customers and supplier

JOB PURPOSE

Project Engineer required for NBO technical projects, working closely with stakeholders at all levels, with direct responsibility for budgeting and project planning to ensure projects are finished on time, within budget while taking into consideration the safety of all those involved in bringing the project together in accordance to established company policies, procedures, specifications, internal customer requirements and goals.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Interpretation of the desired outcome into a detailed plan that can be implemented by the team
• Ensue all projects are kept on track
• Lead new projects from design concept to commercial production.
• Create product specs & requirements as per the customer’s requirements
• Communicate to the customer project schedules and updates.
• Create tool drawings/specs and co-ordinating activities with external vendor.
• Co-ordinate trial/validation activities in relation to projects across the plant
• Provide training and support to team members as required.
• Document project activities clearly & legibly, to include current status and close out of actions in a timely manner.
• Review of project with process operator(s) prior to hand back to production
• Assists in the specification for production equipment and the selection, purchase and installation
• Continuously develops skill through external training, on job development and self-study of relevant technical material.
• Supports the continuous improvement of the business, both process and performance by applying data analysis, Lean and Kaizen techniques.
• Support the CAPA process where customer complaints are related to machine issues
• Coordinates with outside vendors when needed, understanding internal limitations and securing outside expertise.
• Integrate associated CI initiatives into the culture of the Plant.
• To assist with delivery of all business KPI’s and operational targets as needed in meeting company goals.
• Meet or exceed plant business plan and KPI’s.
• Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Works in conjunction with the EHS Coordinator to assure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrate and foster Amcor Values and actively contributes to a high-performance culture.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications/Requirements

• A level 8 degree in project/mechanical electrical engineering or similar with 5 years manufacturing experience, or alternatively at least 5 years’ experience within a project engineering role
• Advance computer knowledge (especially in MS Word and Excel).
• Proficient in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
• Good technical ability and aptitude / skills
• Familiar with lean six sigma
• Experience in Support of improvement & change processes
• Energetic, resilient and professional, with a proven ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Experience in thermoforming or plastic moulding industry is desirable.
• Preferably strong knowledge of medical packaging business, customers and suppliers