Tooling Design Engineer — Mold Innovation & Impact

Amcor LLC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Wellbeing program

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan with company 3

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Mold Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and refinement of production molds and tooling for plastic manufacturing. The role requires hands-on tooling design, 3D modeling, and collaboration with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years of mold design experience, and strong CAD skills to advance tooling solutions, reduce downtime, and improve product quality while supporting new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of mold design, tooling, or plastics manufacturing experience.
• 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 injection & compression molding.
• Update and maintain existing and inherited mold designs; create 3D models and detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance teams to meet requirements.
• Review design criteria per plant requirements and support new product launches with tooling design, testing, and validation.
• Troubleshoot 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 compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Mold Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and refinement of production molds and tooling for plastic manufacturing. The role requires hands-on tooling design, 3D modeling, and collaboration with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years of mold design experience, and strong CAD skills to advance tooling solutions, reduce downtime, and improve product quality while supporting new