Global Product Innovation Engineer

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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

• Global market leader in sustainability, supply chain and logistics
• Lead the design and development of new products for implementation globally
• Innovative, inclusive and supportive culture | Flexible hybrid work environment

About The Job

Are you a proactive and creative Product Engineer looking to be part of the global team that leads product innovation? Do you want to make a difference at a global ASX listed market leader with outstanding credentials in sustainability? This may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

As part of the Global Product Innovation team, you will develop and maintain an active global pipeline of new product initiatives within a critical growth category for our business. Working in liaison with key senior stakeholders, both globally and in Australia, you will be setting the pace for global innovation and see your work realised in local, regional and global supply chains. This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, and reports directly to the Global Head of Product Innovation, based in Atlanta.

The Key Responsibilities Of This Role Include

• Lead and support the design, development, and validation of innovative circular products and materials that meet performance, cost, customer and sustainability goals across CHEP's global operations
• Manage complex cross-functional projects, applying technical expertise and analytical rigour to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Develop and maintain customer, industry and supplier relationships to enable the effective sourcing, assessment and delivery of new product opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement and collaboration across internal teams and external partners to accelerate time-to-market and enhance product value
• Leverage innovation insights from other teams to enhance product differentiation and portfolio value
• Support the Australian business in all aspects of product innovation and development

We value integrity, collaboration, and diligence, and we are looking for someone who shares these values and can thrive in our inclusive and supportive culture.

What Will Ensure Your Success

• Tertiary qualifications in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in product or industrial engineering with a strong technical foundation across plastic design, engineering and production (recycled or sustainable materials)
• Exposure to the FMCG/packaging industry or related would be highly advantageous
• Some knowledge of the movement of goods through a complex supply chain model would be advantage
• The ability to solve complex engineering challenges with a practical and functional lens
• Proficiency in engaging, influencing, and building relationships with diverse stakeholders across different levels and cultures
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• A natural self-starter who can drive customer initiatives and deliver change-and-engage activities

What To Expect

CHEP is a global leader in supply chain solutions. Together with producers, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics partners, CHEP advances the smart and sustainable movement of goods across more than 60 countries. Powered by its share, repair and reuse network of connected pallets, crates, and containers, CHEP helps businesses optimise their supply chains to reduce costs and minimise the environmental impact of their operations.

CHEP Australia offers a range of employee benefits including a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, a supportive learning and development culture and a wide range of opportunities to assist you in achieving your career aspirations. CHEP Australia, as part of Brambles, provides you unparalleled opportunities to advance and accelerate your career and is large enough to take you anywhere and small enough to make sure you get there.

• Work for an accredited Top Employer in Australia
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Paid volunteer leave for those who wish to volunteer their services to a community organisation – 3 days per annum
• Reward and Recognition Program to celebrate outstanding achievements of our people through a number of different delivery methods
• Employee discounts with a range of partners
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for primary care givers and 1 week of paid parental leave for secondary care givers
• Unparalleled opportunities to advance and accelerate your career
• Attractive options to purchase Brambles shares

Our team boasts a friendly and fun culture that celebrates successes, with award winning engagement and enablement, and results achieved through collective intelligence, collaboration and teamwork.

With a highly inclusive workplace rich in diversity, CHEP Australia celebrates the diversity of thought, backgrounds, style and working arrangements of our people to ensure that we reflect the communities and customers that we serve.

Join our team to be part of an international growth company with an advantaged and highly sustainable business model. You'll be working for a company that is changing the way goods get to market. You'll optimize 300,000 supply chains instead of just one. You'll join an efficient and collaborative team who punches above its weight. You'll be working for the good of humanity.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills To Succeed In The Role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionSupply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering
• IndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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