Manager, Injection Systems - Equipment & Process Performance

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. Our Expectations 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 Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Compensation The 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 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr