Mold Maker Designer- Beverage
Amcor
Design
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
Mold Maker Designer- Beverage
Location:
Lohne, DE Reinach, CH
Department: R&D/Innovation Management
Full-time or Part-time: Full-Time
Job Type: Employee
Shift: On site
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Job Title: Mold maker Designer - Beverage
BG: Amcor Rigid Packaging Solution International
Function: Research & Development
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland.
Work Model: Onsite
Department: Engineering / Tooling
Reports To: Design office Manager
Contract Length: Permanent
*Contract will be issued accordingly with legal requirements and legal entity of the hiring country
Job Summary:
We are hiring a skilled and detail-oriented Moldmaker Designer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing molds for manufacturing processes, such as plastic injection molding for Packaging with a dominant for Closures. Main scope in Beverage.
You will collaborate with engineers, machinists, and production teams to develop high-precision tooling that meets customer specifications, industry standards, and cost efficiency requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design 3D and 2D mold components and assemblies using CAD software (SolidWorks).
- Create and revise mold designs based on product requirements, manufacturability, and mold flow analysis.
- Collaborate with product development, engineering, and toolroom teams to ensure design feasibility and functionality.
- Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and durability standards, and comply with tolerances and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing requirements.
- Specify materials, cooling systems, ejection systems, parting lines, gating systems, and other mold features.
- Prepare detailed drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and documentation for manufacturing and maintenance.
- Review and troubleshoot mold design issues, both during design and post-production stages.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, materials, and new technologies related to moldmaking.
- Support quoting process by providing design input and estimated tooling requirements.
- Maintain organized records of mold designs, revisions, and changes.
Requirements:
Education:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Tool Design, or a related field.
- Mold Design Certification or Tool & Die background is a strong plus.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in mold design (injection molds, Packaging, Pharma or Beverage oriented).
- Hands-on mold making experience is a plus.
Skills:
- Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks).
- Strong understanding of mold construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Familiar with mold flow simulation tools (e.g., Moldflow, Moldex3D) is a plus.
- Knowledge of machining, EDM, and CNC manufacturing processes.
- Good problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualities:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Capable of managing multiple design projects under tight deadlines.
Work Environment:
Primarily office-based with occasional visits to the shop floor or customer sites.
About Amcor
Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.
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