Manager, Injection Systems - Equipment & Process Performance

Amcor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing program

HSA/ Spending Account

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Manager, Injection Systems Engineer to provide enterprise‑level technical leadership for injection molding machinery and system performance. This role defines standards, interfaces, and long‑term direction across the network, partnering with Product Development and Tooling to align design with machine capability.

You will drive lifecycle planning, platform standardization, and cross‑site improvements to optimize cycle time, repeatability, and reliability across facilities in

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of injection moulding machinery operation, process optimization, or equipment engineering.
• Deep knowledge of injection machine systems, controls, hydraulics, and auxiliaries.
• Experience leading platform standardization and multi-site technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technical strategy for injection machinery and system architecture across the network.
• Establish machine platform standards, including controls and integration requirements.
• Provide direction on future-state injection platform design and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Lead mold–machine interface standards and collaborate with Product Development and Tooling.
• Drive system-wide performance improvements across plants and suppliers.

Skills

Injection Molding

Process Optimization

Multi-site Leadership

OEM Benchmarking

Machine Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Husky equipment

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value our trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

The Manager, Injection Systems Engineer provides enterprise-level technical leadership for injection molding machinery and system performance across RPSNAB. This role expands beyond traditional equipment support to include platform-level strategy, machine and tooling integration, and long-term technology direction. The position is responsible for defining how injection equipment, auxiliary systems, and mold interfaces are specified, standardized, and evolved across the network. As a senior subject‑matter expert, this role drives equipment strategy, lifecycle planning, and system-wide performance optimization, while partnering closely with Product Development and the Principal Tooling Engineer to ensure alignment between product design, tooling, and machine capability.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Injection Platform Strategy & Technical Leadership

• Define and lead the technical strategy for injection molding equipment and system architecture across the network.


• Establish machine platform standards, including controls, hydraulics/electric systems, auxiliaries, and integration requirements.


• Provide technical direction on future-state injection platform design, including scalability, flexibility, and lifecycle cost optimization.


• Serve as the primary authority on machine capability requirements influencing product and tooling decisions.

Machine & Tooling System Integration

• Lead the development of mold–machine interface standards, ensuring alignment between tooling design and machine capability.


• Partner with Product Development and Tooling Engineering to define design guardrails that improve manufacturability and reduce downstream variability.


• Evaluate and influence tooling design decisions based on machine performance, clamp characteristics, and process capability.


• Drive improvements in system-level performance, addressing interactions between machine, mold, material, and auxiliaries.

Equipment Performance & Optimization

• Lead enterprise-wide efforts to improve injection system performance, including cycle time, repeatability, and reliability.


• Establish frameworks for diagnosing and resolving chronic, multi-variable performance issues across plants.


• Define and standardize machine setup philosophies and performance expectations across platforms.


• Support critical plant issues requiring advanced technical expertise and system‑level troubleshooting.

Lifecycle & Asset Strategy

• Own the injection equipment lifecycle strategy, including obsolescence planning, modernization, and capital prioritization.


• Develop and maintain a fleet‑level view of equipment performance, risk, and capability gaps.


• Lead evaluation of equipment retrofits, upgrades, and replacement strategies based on total cost of ownership and performance impact.


• Influence capital investment decisions through data‑driven business cases and technical justification.

Technology Evaluation & Supplier Benchmarking

• Lead benchmarking of injection machinery OEMs and auxiliary equipment suppliers, defining preferred technologies and platforms.


• Evaluate emerging technologies (electric platforms, advanced controls, digital monitoring, etc.) for network adoption.


• Establish technical criteria and validation approaches for equipment selection and qualification.


• Partner with OEMs to influence future equipment design and capability development.

Standards, Governance & Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and implement enterprise standards for injection machinery, system configuration, and performance metrics.


• Lead creation of technical documentation, specifications, and best practices across the network.


• Drive adoption of standards through training, workshops, and plant engagement.


• Ensure consistency in machine setup, operation, and maintenance practices across facilities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Product Development, Tooling Engineering, and Operations to align product design, tooling, and manufacturing capability.


• Influence plant engineering teams and leadership to adopt platform standards and strategic initiatives.


• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams across the network.


• Operate as a key technical leader across a matrixed, multi‑site organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related technical field.


• 10-15+ years of experience in injection moulding machinery operation, process optimization, or equipment engineering within the plastics or packaging industry.


• In‑depth knowledge of injection machine systems (Husky experience preferred), controls, hydraulics, and auxiliary equipment.


• Demonstrated experience in equipment strategy, platform standardization, or multi‑site technical leadership.


• Strong understanding of mold–machine interaction and its impact on product quality and process capability.


• Proven ability to influence technical decisions across functions and sites without direct authority.


• Strong collaboration skills; ability to work effectively across functions and with OEM partners.


• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support plant assessments and supplier evaluations.

Our Expectations

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team.


• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation.


• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns.


• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amcor is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and regularly publishes information on diversity and inclusion initiatives on our website.

For more information about your EEO rights under the law, please read the \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224‑313‑7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $129,200 to $161,500; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $129,200 to $193,800 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

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)