Product Leadership Development Program - 2026 at O-I

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

About the Role

Are you ready to shape the future of product innovation and engineering leadership? We're launching a multi-year Product Leadership Development Rotation Program designed to build cross-functional expertise and prepare high-potential talent for strategic leadership roles within our organization.

This unique opportunity offers immersive experience across three critical domains:

• Container Engineering
• Packaging Engineering
• New Product Development (NPD)

Participants will rotate annually through each function, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical projects from concept to execution in each rotation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve real-world engineering and product challenges
• Drive process improvements and contribute to strategic planning
• Support drawing revisions, packaging specs, and NPD ticket management
• Engage with senior leaders and contribute to high-impact initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical foundation in engineering or product development
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal collaboration skills
• Growth mindset and passion for continuous learning
• Ability to lead through influence and navigate ambiguity
• Desire to build a long-term career in product leadership

What You’ll Gain

• A 360° view of our product lifecycle and engineering operations
• Mentorship from seasoned leaders across three core domains
• Leadership training and exposure to strategic forums
• A clear path to future leadership roles with the ability to fill functional gaps across teams

• Packaging or Mechanical Engineering degree / July 2026 program start date
• Strong technical foundation in engineering or product development
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal collaboration skills
• Growth mindset and passion for continuous learning
• Ability to lead through influence and navigate ambiguity
• Desire to build a long-term career in product leadership

Success Metrics

• Technical execution and project ownership
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Leadership behaviors and strategic contributions
• Documented impact through cost savings, process improvements, and innovation

Salary Range:  The salary range for this position is $62,000-$68,000, based on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and skill level. This range is provided in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:.

• Generous vacation time and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage
• Engaging wellbeing program with opportunities to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D insurance for peace of mind
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial employer contributions
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional guidance
• Relocation assistance and support with moving expenses as applicable
• Performance Incentive bonus program as applicable

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.