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Manager, Injection Systems - Equipment & Process Performance

Amcor Rigid Packaging

Nicholasville, KYFull-time$129–194K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$129–194K/yr
Location
Nicholasville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Amcor Rigid Packaging is hiring a Manager, Injection Systems - Equipment & Process Performance. The Manager, Injection Systems Engineer provides enterprise-level technical leadership for injection molding machinery and system performance. This role focuses on platform-level strategy, machine and tooling integration, and long-term technology direction. The position defines 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.

Key focus areas include Define and lead the technical strategy for injection molding equipment and system architecture., Establish machine platform standards, including controls, hydraulics/electric systems, auxiliaries, and integration requirements., and Provide technical direction on future-state injection platform design, including scalability, flexibility, and lifecycle cost optimization..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Mechanical Engineering Or Plastics Engineering, 10+ Years Injection Molding Experience, and Travel Up To 50%+. Important skills include Injection Molding Machinery Operation, Process Optimization, Equipment Engineering, Injection Machine Systems, Controls, and Hydraulics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Injection Molding Machinery OperationProcess OptimizationEquipment EngineeringInjection Machine SystemsControlsHydraulicsAuxiliary EquipmentEquipment StrategyPlatform StandardizationMulti-Site Technical LeadershipMold-Machine InteractionProduct QualityProcess CapabilityInfluence Technical DecisionsCollaborationHusky

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree10-15+ Years Injection Molding Machinery Operation, Process Optimization, or Equipment Engineering ExperienceBachelor's in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's in Plastics EngineeringWillingness to Travel Up to 50%

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

10 - 15 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

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 their 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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube

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 molding 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.

OurExpectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

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/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on 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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CompensationThe 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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, creed, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REQ_89970

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