Design Engineer

Amcor•Manchester, MI

About The Position

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, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description This is an ARP R&D role that is responsible for designing and manufacturing prototype blow molds, associated components and parts, as well as various components, while optimizing for manufacturing efficiency. Responsibilities also include shelling models for 3D printing, providing mechanical design solutions for mold repairs/revisions and designing various fixtures and components. Review designs for manufacturability, scheduling work, raw material preparation, CNC and manual machining, utilizing CAM software to enable CNC machining, facilitating equipment maintenance and ensuring shop housekeeping standards. This position operates in a team environment, working together with Mold and 3D Model personnel to support Container Development, Innovation, Pilot Operations and Testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design.
2+ years of relevant experience with mod and die manufacturing using CNC and manual machining equipment and techniques.
Proficient with CAM and CAD (Catia) software.
Knowledge of injection molding and stretch blow molding machinery and plastics processing.
Knowledge of CNC equipment and related machining processes.
Knowledge of 3D printing.
Ability to work in a challenging environment balancing execution with engineering discipline.
Capable of developing new concepts for mechanical designs, procedures, and machining with proven ability to reduce concepts to practice.
Ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders in everyday relationships.
Traditional computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Makino vertical machine centers preferred.
Direct experience with Power Mill and Feature CAM software preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs and manufactures prototype blow molds using CAD software while establishing and practicing appropriate design standards.
Understands mold manufacturing and works with peers to ensure mold designs are optimized for manufacturing efficiency and fitment in designated equipment platforms.
Shares and confirms designs with stakeholders prior to manufacturing.
Understands 3D printing and able to shell models for print.
Designs various fixtures and components for either machining or 3D printing. May also design other tooling such as injection molds and related components.
Programs CNC equipment using CAM software (Power Mill and Feature CAM) and/or G-code.
Understands project scope and collaborates with cross functional team members to determine requirements to produce products on time, correct the first time, and within budget.
Utilizes Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) software and other tools to manage workflow, schedule, and capture key metrics.
May prepare and operate 3D Printing equipment.
Publishes work and maintains database of design documents and essential information.
Seeks out, recommends, and leads implementation of new methods, software, and engineering tools to improve workflow and ease of doing business.
Applies practical experience and technical expertise to understand variable situations and guide thinking about ways to address those situations.
Knows the business well enough to understand overall needs and predict future needs.
Reviews portions of the work of peers and provides technical consultation.
Receives limited general direction and effectively provides routine status updates.
Selects appropriate work procedures and applies creative and constructive thinking to achieve results.
Makes own decisions regarding how to approach specific work assignments.
Seeks feedback and corrects own performance.
Exhibits willingness to learn as well as teach/coach others.
Coordinates corrective action plans, including design reviews and procedural improvements.
Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors and other external partners.
Understands, practices, and prioritizes safety rules and guidelines in accordance with Amcor’s safety programs and initiatives.

Benefits

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)