Application Engineer - Fresh Meat Packaging

Position Job Title: Application Engineer • Fresh Meat Packaging 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 fresh meat 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 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 * 5+ years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, or similar roles within flexible packaging in Fresh Meat. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (Applied) Sciences (Chemistry, Polymers, Material Sciences) or equivalent by experience. • 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% • Fluent English is required.   Market expertise: • 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.