What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer - Thermoforming position at 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. 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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Job Description
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.
You’ll take the lead in defining, planning, and delivering major engineering projects.
This role sits at the center of a lot of moving parts—you’ll bring them together.
You’ll own multiple large-scale projects from start to finish.
You’ll play a key role in pushing the business forward.
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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)