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.
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As a Principal Engineer – Thermoforming, you’ll be the go-to expert leading some of our most complex and high-impact projects across multiple locations. You won’t just support the business—you’ll help shape how we operate, bringing deep thermoforming expertise and a strong voice in how we improve, innovate, and grow.
What You’ll Be Doing:Put Safety First
Safety is at the core of everything we do—and you’ll help lead that mindset.
Champion safe practices across all projects and teams
Make sure all engineering work aligns with safety standards and policies
Identify opportunities to improve safety processes and proactively implement them
Own the Work (and the Outcomes)
You’ll take the lead in defining, planning, and delivering major engineering projects.
Partner with customers and teams to understand needs, identify challenges, and define solutions
Build out full project scopes—including designs, calculations, layouts, and documentation
Lead project teams, run meetings, and keep everything organized and moving forward
Collaborate Across Teams
This role sits at the center of a lot of moving parts—you’ll bring them together.
Work cross-functionally to ensure equipment is delivered safely, on time, and to spec
Partner with vendors and internal purchasing teams to source materials and manage timelines
Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders across the business
Support hiring efforts when needed to help build a strong team
Drive Accountability
You’ll own multiple large-scale projects from start to finish.
Manage budgets, schedules, and overall execution
Keep stakeholders informed with clear, timely updates
Lead project closeouts and share learnings to continuously improve
Deliver Results & Keep Improving
You’ll play a key role in pushing the business forward.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement and kaizen initiatives
Stay current on industry trends and bring new ideas back to the team
Oversee installations, startups, and training for new equipment and processes
Identify opportunities for improvement and turn them into actionable plans
Ownership & Expertise – You take pride in your work, bring deep technical knowledge, and constantly look for ways to improve
Solid Communication – You keep people informed, simplify complex ideas, and align teams around common goals
Leadership – You set clear expectations, give feedback, and challenge others to do their best work
Innovation Mindset – You empower teams, think strategically, and stand behind your decisions
Business Acumen – You understand cost, value, and how to make smart decisions that impact the bottom line
Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Evaluating and implementing new technologies
Serving as a subject matter expert in thermoforming processes
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
15+ years’ experience in Thermoforming and Materials engineering
Ability to travel 50% to domestic plants
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Our ExpectationsWe 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
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.
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BenefitsWhen 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)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 15+ years' experience in Thermoforming and Materials engineering
What We Do
A global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharma, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content.
