Principal Engineer - Thermoforming

Amcor; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Principal Engineer – Thermoforming to lead our most complex projects across multiple locations. You’ll bring deep thermoforming expertise and a strong voice in how we improve, innovate, and grow the business.

You’ll own major engineering programs, define scopes, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver safe, on‑spec equipment and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 15+ years of experience in Thermoforming and Materials engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to domestic plants.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe practices across projects and teams.
• Define, plan, and deliver major engineering projects.
• Partner with customers and teams to understand needs and define solutions.
• Build out full project scopes including designs, calculations, layouts and docs.
• Lead project teams, run meetings, and keep work moving forward.
• Manage budgets, schedules and execution; keep stakeholders informed.
• Lead continuous improvement and kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Thermoforming expertise

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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.

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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.

• 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

What We Value:

• 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

Where You’ll Make an Impact:

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the business
• Evaluating and implementing new technologies
• Serving as a subject matter expert in thermoforming processes

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 15+ years’ experience in Thermoforming and Materials engineering
• Ability to travel 50% to domestic plants

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OurExpectations

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.

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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)