Project Engineer - CPE

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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 ever changing 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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The Project Engineer supports plant engineering projects and manages corporate programs related to building systems, infrastructure, and operational improvement. The role works across multiple locations and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute safe, efficient, and effective project solutions.

2.1 Safety & Security

• Maintain awareness of facility systems and follow procedures to ensure safe, event‑free operations.
• Respond to emergencies or potential emergencies according to established procedures.
• Observe, respond to, and report any process or product non‑conformity.
• Maintain security diligence by controlling key cards, preventing unauthorized facility access, and safeguarding company equipment.

2.2 Training

• Successfully complete Primary Duties outlined in Section 4.0 and associated training.

• Pause work and notify the Safety Lead when encountering unsafe environments or practices.
• Initiate actions to prevent occurrences of non‑conformity in products or quality systems.
• Recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Suggest and verify actions for continual improvement of products, processes, facilities, and systems.

Tasks assigned by the CPE Director or Manager, including:

• Manage projects related to plant engineering, infrastructure improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Plan and manage capital projects or support plant personnel as required.

• Establish guidelines for plant systems to ensure proper maintenance and safety standards.
• Report and implement corporate best practices across facilities.
• Communicate best practices and lead training for technical teams at the site level.

• Identify and drive cost‑reduction opportunities related to utilities and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate OEM vendors and build strategic relationships that support high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions with long‑term value.

• Support equipment moves, plant consolidations, and expansions to ensure infrastructure readiness.
• Evaluate plants during site visits to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure system issues and assist plants with problem resolution.
• Assess existing facilities or planned expansions to establish initial project budgets.
• Provide infrastructure project priorities across business units.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required; degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design, lead, and manage projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; 2D CAD experience preferred.
• Foundational business acumen and understanding of capex vs. opex preferred.