R&D/Innovation Management
Full Time
EMEA - Europe - Belgium - Brussels - undefined
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Position Job Title: Application Engineer - Fresh Meat Packaging
BG and BU: Amcor Flexible Europe, Middle East and Africa
Function: Research and Development
Line Manager’s Job Title : Product Development Manager
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.
As an Application Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of customers, sales, and R&D, translating application needs into the right packaging solutions.
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.
Fresh Meat : shrink films and bags; forming films and bags
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.
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