R&D Product Designer (11-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)
Amcor
Full-time•Campo Real, Spain
Apply Now<span class="jobdescription"><p><strong>R&D PRODUCT DESIGNER (<span>11-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><em><strong>Please note:</strong> This is a fixed-term assignment of approximately 11 months and is not a permanent role. </em></span></p> <p><strong>Reporting to: </strong>Development or Expert Center Manager or Advance Innovation Manager</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Scope:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>The R&D Product Designer role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing new products that align with our company’s strategic goals. This position requires a blend of creative design skills, project management skills and technical expertise.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the team:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>The R&D team within the division of RPSI is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to advancing the company´s innovation and sustainability goals. With allocations in multiple geographies having expertise across Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty and Wellness; with focus on:</p> <p> </p> <ol start="1" type="1"> <li><strong>Sustainability</strong>: Implement and scale sustainable business practices across operations and value chain, focusing on reducing environmental impact while maximizing circularity and enhancing value creation.</li> <li><strong>Product Innovation:</strong> Creating new and improved packaging designs that meet the evolving needs of customers across various industries.</li> <li><strong>Cost Innovation</strong>: Value creation by reducing the costs associated with producing or delivering a product or service, while maintaining or improving its quality and performance.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Function Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Generate innovative product concepts based on market research, customer feedback, and emerging trends.</li> <li>Be project manager and ensure that the projects are updated and follow our stage gate model.</li> <li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.</li> <li>Create detailed design specifications, sketches, and prototypes using CAD software and other design tools.</li> <li>Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business objectives.</li> <li>Conduct product testing and iterate designs based on feedback and performance data.</li> <li>Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and materials to continuously bring fresh ideas to the table to be presented to the R&D Expert Centers team on a quarterly basis.</li> <li>Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, specifications, and project progress.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key performance indicators:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ol start="1" type="1"> <li>Tracks the number of innovative product ideas generated within a specific period.</li> <li>Measures the time taken to move from concept to prototype, indicating efficiency in the design process.</li> <li>Measure the percentage of prototypes that successfully pass testing phases and move to the next stage of development.</li> <li>Evaluates the financial return generated from new products relative to the investment made in their development.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in product design and development, preferably in an R&D environment.</li> <li>Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, KeyShot, etc).</li> <li>Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to think creatively and innovatively.</li> <li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li> <li>Project management experience is a plus.</li> </ul> </span>Application Requirements
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field is required, along with at least five years of product design and development experience, preferably in R&D. Candidates should be proficient in CAD software and understand materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles; strong problem-solving, creativity, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork are also required.