Position Title: Application Engineer – Proteins
Function: Research and Development
Contract Type: Permanent
Line Manager’s Job Title: Product Development Manager
Location: Open in Europe
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
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 a global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. It focuses on sustainable packaging solutions and operates worldwide across more than 40 countries.
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