Manufacturing Process Engineer - Start Now

At Amcor, we are a global leader in developing and producing high-quality, responsible packaging for a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, 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 supply chains, through a broad range of flexible packaging, containers, cartons, closures, and services. 

We are sustainability leaders in our industry and are the first global packaging company to commit to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Amcor’s 46,000 people generate more than US$13 billion in sales from operations that span 225-plus locations in more than 40 countries.

THE ROLE!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team and contribute to the optimisation and improvement of our blown film extrusion manufacturing operations. As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and overseeing processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety within our operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimisation, troubleshoot operational issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Design and implement process improvements to optimise throughput, recoveries, and resource utilization.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate proposed process modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of process changes.
• Train machine operators on new equipment installations, modifications, and new operating procedures. 
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis on Waste, Quality and Downtime issues 
• Maintain standard operating conditions (SOCs) which ensures consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions. 
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operating manuals.
• Help support and guide preventative maintenance activities to improve machine reliability
• Establish a high performing frontline culture. Use Lean Culture tools to facilitate better conversations between operators, management, staff and maintenance 
• Perform regular process audits and inspections to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to operations personnel to ensure effective implementation of new processes and technologies.
• Participate in risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify and mitigate process safety hazards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in blown film extrusion manufacturing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have permanent right to work in Australia
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Member of the Institution of Engineers CPEng or IChemE
• Experience in process engineering within the manufacturing industry preferred
• Experience in blown film highly desirable
• Solid understanding of unit operations, and process optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Clear understanding of quick changeover techniques (SMED)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

More focus on you 

We are committed to delivering a positive experience for our colleagues and a workplace you can be proud of. We support our colleagues to balance their careers and personal life through flexible working arrangements and competitive financial benefits. We invest in our colleagues through world class development programs and empower you to learn, grow and pursue exciting career opportunities. 

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone. 

At Amcor, we’re intent on building a culture we can all be proud of. One based on trust and respect. An uplifting environment where every single one of us feels appreciated and empowered to be our true, authentic selves. A diverse and inclusive workplace where our differences are celebrated, and our contributions are valued. It’s a huge part of what makes Amcor such a great place to be.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a fast paced, highly rewarding, world leading organisation. This role is a full-time position based in Moorabbin, VIC