Amcor

Facilities Project Engineer

RPSNA Lawrence KS Full time

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.


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Job Description

About the Role

As a Facility Maintenance Engineer, you provide on‑site technical expertise that keeps the facility running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance, and support teams to identify issues, improve processes, and lead projects that strengthen the plant’s infrastructure and performance. This role is ideal if you enjoy solving problems, managing projects from concept to completion, and making meaningful improvements that support long‑term operational success. You’ll have the opportunity to influence major upgrades, implement new systems, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Responsibilities:

  • Applies engineering principles to develop and implement capital projects that improve facility infrastructure, safety, and cost efficiency.

  • Provides technical support for equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and special projects.

  • Develops project plans, schedules, and cost estimates while tracking progress and deliverables.

  • Reports on project status, challenges, scope changes, and contingency plans.

  • Collaborates with production and maintenance teams to identify improvement opportunities and develop solutions.

  • Prioritizes projects and facility maintenance needs based on operational impact.

  • Works independently and within cross‑functional teams to achieve project goals.

  • Ensures compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.

  • Supports additional engineering or facility projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.

  • 1–6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, and motivate others.

  • Proficient with 2D/3D modeling software and project‑planning tools.

  • Able to travel occasionally (approximately 10% annually).

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to move throughout a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and climbing as needed.

  • Able to lift moderate weights when required for project work.

  • Comfortable working around machinery, tools, and production equipment.

  • Able to wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.

Additional Information:

Compensation: This is a salaried role with competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard office hours; occasional additional hours during major project phases

Remote Eligible: No — this position is fully on‑site in Lawrence, KS

Work Type: Mix of production‑floor (hands‑on/technical) and office (administrative)

Our Expectations

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

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)