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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

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

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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)