Tooling Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Erie Tool Shop. Direct Report: Tooling Director. This is a full-time, paid summer internship anticipated to run from May 17, 2027 through August 13, 2027; dates are subject to adjustment based on candidate availability and business needs.

About Amcor

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. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Amcor initiatives to assure a safe working environment
• Respond to any emergency or potential emergency following established procedures
• Observe, respond, and report to any instance of product, service, or quality systems non-conformance
• Security diligence: maintain control of keycards, prevent unauthorized entry to facilities by non-Amcor employees, and proper maintenance/security of Amcor equipment
• Successfully complete Primary Duties as outlined below and associated training

Authorities

• Pause activity and notify safety lead in any facility regarding instances of potentially unsafe work environments or employee and supplier practices
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity of product, service, or quality systems
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels
• Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify the implementation of solutions

Primary Duties

• Assist in the design and detailing of injection molds, mold components, and tooling assemblies using CAD software
• Create and update detailed part drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Support engineering changes, revisions, and updates to existing production tooling
• Collaborate with toolmakers, CNC machinists, manufacturing engineers, and production personnel to ensure tooling designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective
• Participate in mold design reviews and manufacturability discussions
• Assist with troubleshooting mold performance issues, including wear, flashing, venting, cooling, and dimensional concerns
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision control within internal systems
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to tooling and production concerns
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on mold performance, quality, cycle-time reduction, cost savings, or tooling standardization
• Assist with new mold development projects from concept through build, tryout, and production launch

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field
• Basic knowledge of CAD software; ability to create and modify 3D models and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Prior internship, co-op, project, or coursework experience related to tooling, manufacturing, machining, plastics, or mold design
• Familiarity with injection molding processes and mold construction principles
• Understanding of CNC machining, manufacturing processes, or GD&T concepts
• Exposure to root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of engineering documentation practices, BOM management, and revision control
• Interest in precision tooling, mold design, and advanced manufacturing technologies

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; and the environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products.

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 (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)