Application Engineer - Fresh Meat Packaging

Back to search results Location: Department: R&D/Innovation Management Full-time or Part-time: Full-Time Job Type: Employee Shift: Remote Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. 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 everchanging 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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Position Job Title: Application Engineer - Proteins BG and BU: Amcor Flexible Europe, Middle East and Africa Function: Research and Development Location: Open in Europe Line Manager’s Job Title : Product Development Manager Contract Type: Permanent Be part of something great We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer to join our Flexible Packaging team in EMEA. In this role, you will work closely with customers and internal teams to turn packaging challenges into robust, value‑adding solutions. You will be a trusted technical partner, supporting existing products and enabling new developments that drive profitable growth. What you will do As an Application Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of customers, sales, and R&D, translating application needs into the right packaging solutions. Your key responsibilities include: Act as a technical expert for packaging applications at customers manufacturing in Meat and Cheese markets across EMEA Support customers with product selection, application optimization, and effective product commercialization Support product enhancements and new developments in collaboration with R&D and Product Management Work closely with Sales and Field Technical Service to solve complex application issues Lead and support product qualifications, trials, and scale‑ups at customer sites Conduct packaging line, shelf‑life, and performance evaluations to demonstrate quantifiable customer value Capture customer and market insights to identify portfolio gaps, innovation opportunities, and competitive trends Share knowledge internally and contribute to building strong application capabilities across the organization What makes this role exciting High level of customer interaction and real‑world problem solving Strong influence on product success and customer satisfaction Exposure to leading packaging technologies, market trends, and sustainability challenges Daily collaboration with Sales, R&D, Operations, Marketing, and global teams What you bring 10+ years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, or similar roles within flexible packaging in Meat and Dairy. Strong understanding of packaging materials and customer manufacturing processes Proven ability to assess customer needs and translate them into practical, scalable solutions Solid project management, problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills Comfortable working independently in a cross‑functional, international environment Willingness to travel more than 50% Market expertise (one or more of the following): Hard Cheese : grated, sliced, and block cheese applications Fresh Meat : shrink films and bags; forming films and bags Who you are Customer‑focused and solution‑oriented Curious, proactive, and hands‑on Credible technical partner who builds trust quickly Organized, pragmatic, and able to manage multiple priorities Why join us You will join a global packaging leader where technology, customer value, and collaboration matter. This is a role with real impact on customers, products, and the future of flexible packaging. About Amcor Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers. 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