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 optimisation. 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 standardise machine set‑up 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, modernisation and capital prioritisation. 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 set‑up, 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 organisation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, plastics engineering or related technical field. 10‑15+ years of experience in injection moulding machinery operation, process optimisation 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 standardisation or multi‑site technical leadership. Strong understanding of mould‑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. Equal Opportunity Employer Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please read 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E‑Verify We verify the identity and employment authorisation of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Compensation The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $129,200 and $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. The position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, and other medical coverage and welfare benefits. 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 Well‑being programme and Employee Assistance Programme 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 programme (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date) #J-18808-Ljbffr