Mold Design Engineer: Injection Tooling Innovator

Amcor; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in Erie, PA is seeking a Mold Design Engineer to design, develop, and modify molds and tooling for plastic manufacturing, including injection and compression molding. You will create 3D models and detailed drawings, collaborating with product development, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities include tooling design, testing, validation, and implementing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Tool Design, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of mold design, tool and die, plastics manufacturing, or related engineering environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of mold construction, tooling materials, cooling systems, venting, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and product requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify molds and tooling for plastic manufacturing, including thermoplastic injection & compression molding.
• Update and maintain existing and inherited mold designs.
• Create and maintain 3D models, detailed engineering drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials using CAD software.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure tooling designs meet product and production requirements.
• Review design criteria per plant requirements.
• Support new product launches through tooling design, testing, validation, and implementation activities.
• Conduct tooling reviews and recommend design improvements to enhance mold performance, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Troubleshoot mold and tooling issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Coordinate tooling projects with external tool shops, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain tooling standards, documentation, and revision controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, mold life, and cost reduction.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Mechanical engineering mindset

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Amcor in Erie, PA is seeking a Mold Design Engineer to design, develop, and modify molds and tooling for plastic manufacturing, including injection and compression molding. You will create 3D models and detailed drawings, collaborating with product development, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities include tooling design, testing, validation, and implementing improvements.