Amcor
Product Design & Innovation Analyst
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12-month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
Reporting To:
R&D Development Center Manager / R&D Cluster Head
Scope
Support the development, validation, and industrialization of new products and technologies within the R&D Development Center. Contribute to product innovation, sustainability, and cost optimization initiatives while ensuring projects meet quality, performance, and customer requirements. Work closely with manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams to support successful scale-up and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of R&D projects from concept through validation and industrialization.
- Conduct laboratory testing, product validation, and performance assessments.
- Assist in preparing technical documentation, reports, and qualification protocols.
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites to support scale-up activities and product launches.
- Participate in troubleshooting activities during industrial trials and product implementation.
- Support cost innovation and sustainability initiatives through material, process, and design improvements.
- Work closely with Innovation, Expert Centers, and Operations teams to ensure project alignment.
- Analyze technical data and provide recommendations to support decision making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies.
- Support business continuity and security of supply initiatives when required.
- Participate in cross-functional project meetings and communicate project progress effectively.
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Key Performance Indicators
- Delivery of assigned R&D projects and activities within agreed timelines.
- Quality and completeness of technical documentation.
- Successful completion of validation and industrialization activities.
- Support provided to product launches and manufacturing sites.
- Contribution to cost-saving and sustainability initiatives.
- Compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Participation in continuous improvement projects.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
- Open to recent graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of experience in R&D, product development, manufacturing, engineering, or a technical environment.
- Demonstrated interest in product development, innovation, sustainability, or manufacturing processes through internships, university projects, placements, or early career experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and international teams.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise in product validation, industrialization, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.
- Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.
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