Process and Tooling Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of Blow Molding tooling, process development, validation, and qualification tasks throughout Amcor manufacturing operations.

• Direct tooling projects from initial concept and quotations to full implementation.

• Engage in business development inquiries and the quotation process for tooling and machine bottles.

• Specify, document, and manage the scope and requirements of ISBM tooling projects.

• Collaborate with tooling vendors on mold design and construction.

• Secure tooling quotations, assess vendor proposals, prepare bills of material, and oversee tooling procurement.

• Examine and authorize tooling designs, assembly drawings, and CAD models.

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

• Guide mold sampling, process qualification, and validation procedures.

• Enhance molding processes and set validated baseline methods.

• Assist with machine startups and resolve issues related to processes, machines, tooling, quality, and productivity.

• Conduct process capability studies, statistical analyses, Design of Experiments, and validation tests.

• Suggest tooling alterations and process enhancements based on engineering analyses and production data.

• Create and disseminate engineering standards, specifications, best practices, and technical documentation.

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

• Educate plant personnel on machine processing, tooling systems, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.

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

• Report directly to the Tooling Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

• A combination of education and relevant industry experience may be acceptable.

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in plastics packaging manufacturing, process engineering, tooling engineering, or a similar field is necessary.

• At least 2 years of project management experience is preferred.

• Required experience includes working with Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) tooling and vendors.

• Experience in mold qualification, validation, process optimization, and troubleshooting is essential.

• Background in the PET packaging industry is strongly preferred.

• Preferred experience includes conducting process capability studies, DOE, and statistical analyses.

• Strongly preferred experience in supporting production startups and manufacturing operations.

• Knowledge of Blow Molding machinery, processes, tooling, container handling equipment, and downstream systems is important.

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

• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering drawings is necessary.

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

• Knowledge of SPC, validation methodologies, and quality systems is advantageous.

• Preferred working knowledge of hydraulic systems, process controls, machine functionalities, and automation systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible time off, beginning with 80 hours of paid time annually for full-time salaried staff.

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year, which may vary by location.

• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options.

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, along with voluntary benefits.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.

• Tuition Reimbursement (subject to approval).

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility based on hire date).