Amcor Limited

Process and Tooling Engineer

Amcor Limited • $80K — $95K *
Evansville, IN 47714In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Plastics Engineering, or related field required.
  • 5-8 years of experience in plastics packaging manufacturing or process tooling engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of project management experience preferred.
  • Experience with Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) tooling is essential.
  • Competence in mold qualification, validation, process optimization, and troubleshooting required.
  • Preferred experience in PET packaging industry and conducting statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead tooling project management from concept to implementation.
  • Interface with Product Development and R&D teams to ensure manufacturing standards.
  • Drive mold sampling, process qualification, and validation activities.
  • Optimize molding processes to meet specifications and cycle times.
  • Maintain project databases, documentation, and weekly project status reports.
  • Train plant personnel on operational best practices and troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours per year for full-time employees.
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year.
  • Access to a wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
  • Tuition Reimbursement available for qualifying courses.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Reporting to the Tooling Director, the Sr. Process and Tooling Engineer, is responsible for leading all aspects of Blow Molding tooling, process development, validation, and qualification activities across Amcor manufacturing operations. This position manages tooling projects from concept and quoting through implementation while providing technical leadership in mold manufacturing, qualification, process optimization, equipment validation, troubleshooting, and operational excellence initiatives.

The role serves as a key liaison between Product Development, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, vendors, and plant technical teams to ensure tooling designs, manufacturing processes, and production systems meet safety, quality, performance, and customer requirements. The position also develops technical standards, drives best practices, and supports the continuous improvement of ISBM manufacturing capabilities throughout the organization.

Accountabilities:

1. Tooling Project Management

  • Participate in Business Development Requests (BDRs) and tooling and machines Bottle quotation activities.


  • Define, document, and manage project scope related to ISBM tooling projects.


  • Interface with Product Development and R&D teams to ensure container designs meet tooling and manufacturing standards.


  • Facilitate information transfer from product development through production implementation.


  • Work with Supply Chain and plant resources to determine optimal manufacturing locations and production lines for new tooling.


  • Define and document tooling requirements, including machines and downstream equipment requirements.


  • Develop tooling specifications and coordinate mold design and construction with tooling vendors.


  • Complete and manage Injection Stretch Blow Production Mold Order (ISB-PMO) documentation.


  • Obtain tooling quotations, evaluate vendor proposals, and develop project Bills of Material.


  • Issue purchase orders and manage tooling procurement activities.


  • Review and approve tooling designs, assembly drawings, and CAD models.


  • Conduct tooling design reviews for critical projects.


  • Track vendor performance, project timelines, tooling quality, and delivery schedules.


  • Resolve tooling-related technical and schedule issues.


  • Participate in vendor assessment, qualification, onboarding, and development activities.


  • Manage tooling project pipelines and escalate vendor capacity constraints.


  • Maintain project databases, documentation, and records.


  • Create and maintain tooling standards and specification documents.


  • Issue weekly internal status report for all on going blow tooling projects.


2. Process Engineering & Technical Leadership

  • Lead all mold sampling, process qualification, and validation activities for new, replacement, and rebuilt molds.


  • Optimize molding processes to achieve dimensional, visual, and performance specifications at designed cycle times.


  • Establish validated baseline processes and maintain standardized Master Process Sheets.


  • Create and maintain Process of Adjustment (POA) documentation and baseline operating parameters.


  • Support machine startups involving new, transferred, modified, or repaired tooling and machines.


  • Provide technical support for troubleshooting processes, machines, tooling, quality, and productivity issues.


  • Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and validation testing.


  • Conduct tooling and equipment qualification activities at vendor and manufacturing locations.


  • Recommend tooling modifications and process improvements based on engineering studies and production data.


  • Support reduction of scraps, improvement of line efficiencies, and optimization of overall equipment effectiveness.


  • Assist plants with process validations, capability studies, and production readiness assessments.


  • Evaluate compatibility of tooling across production platforms and manufacturing locations.


  • Maintain databases of tooling, process conditions, machinery, hot runner systems, and production equipment.


  • Lead investigations related to process variation, tooling performance, and customer quality concerns.


3. Technical Standards & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop, maintain, and communicate engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.


  • Create and maintain division-level technical documentation for Operations Engineering.


  • Establish and maintain technical resource information related to packaging, machinery, tooling, and processes.


  • Share best practices throughout the manufacturing network.


  • Support corporate R&D, Innovation, Commercial, Operations, and Quality initiatives.


  • Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades, tool improvements, and replacement strategies.


  • Act as technical liaison between Operations Engineering, manufacturing plants, customers, and external vendors.


  • Identify opportunities for process standardization, capability improvements, and technology implementation.


4. Training & Organizational Development

  • Train salaried and hourly plant personnel on machine processing, tooling systems, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.


  • Develop and maintain training materials covering process control, machine operation, troubleshooting, and tooling maintenance.


  • Lead in-house and vendor-supported technical training programs.


  • Assessing plant technical capabilities and identify opportunities for skill development.


  • Mentor process technicians, engineers, quality personnel, and operations teams.


  • Build technical collaboration networks across manufacturing locations to strengthen organizational capability.


Formal Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related technical discipline required.


  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors

Experience

  • Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in plastics packaging manufacturing, process engineering, tooling engineering, or related field.


  • Minimum 2 years of project management experience preferred.


  • Experience working with Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) tooling and vendors required.


  • Experience with mold qualification, validation, process optimization, and troubleshooting required.


  • PET packaging industry experience strongly preferred.


  • Experience conducting process capability studies, DOE, and statistical analysis preferred.


  • Experience supporting production startup and manufacturing operations strongly preferred.


Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of Blow Molding machinery, process, tooling, container handling equipment, and downstream systems.


  • Understanding of mold design, hot runner systems, and tooling functionality.


  • Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.


  • Familiarity with SAP, Windchill, Salesforce, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.


  • Knowledge of SPC, validation methodology, and quality systems beneficial.


  • Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, process controls, machine functionality, and automation systems preferred.


Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
  • Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
  • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

About Amcor Limited

Amcor Limited is a global packaging company that provides a range of packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and industrial products. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. Amcor operates in over 40 countries and employs more than 35,000 people. The company is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. Amcor is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about Amcor Limited
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.8 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$777.6 million
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$12.4 billion
NASDAQ
AMCR
* Ladders Estimates

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