Tooling Design Engineering Intern

Location: RPSNA Erie (ERPA) PA

Time Type: Full time

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, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

Job Description

Purpose: To support the design, development, and improvement of tooling used in precision mold and manufacturing operations, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and detailing of injection molds, mold components, and tooling assemblies using CAD software.

• Support revisions, engineering changes, and updates to existing production tooling.

• Create and update detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs).

• Collaborate closely with toolmakers, CNC machinists, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.

• Participate in mold design reviews and manufacturability discussions.

• Assist in troubleshooting mold performance issues such as wear, flashing, venting, cooling, or dimensional concerns.

• Maintain organized engineering documentation and revision control within internal systems.

Project Opportunities:

The intern will lead or support at least one focused improvement project, which may include:

• Assist in the design of new injection molds from concept through build.

• Support the redesign efforts to improve mold longevity, reduce downtime, or enhance part quality.

• Participate in root cause analysis of mold failures or production issues.

• Contribute to cycle-time reduction or tooling cost-reduction initiatives.

• Help standardize mold components or documentation practices across programs.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of engineering fundamentals.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk the production floor for extended periods.

• Ability to wear required PPE (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, etc.).

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heavy equipment, and temperature variation.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience designing and supporting precision injection molds.

• Hands-on exposure to the full mold build process, from design to machining to assembly and tryout.

• Direct mentorship from experienced mold designers and toolmakers.

• Practical understanding of how design decisions impact machining, assembly, and mold performance.

• Exposure to high-precision manufacturing standards and quality requirements.

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, production-impacting projects.

Our Expectations

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/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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.

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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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)