As a Principal Engineer 6 Thermoforming, you 6ll be the go-to expert leading some of our most complex and high-impact projects across multiple locations. You won 6t just support the business 6you 6ll help shape how we operate, bringing deep thermoforming expertise and a strong voice in how we improve, innovate, and grow.

Put Safety First

Safety is at the core of everything we do 6and you 6ll 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 6ll 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 6including 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 6you 6ll 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 6ll 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 6ll 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 6 You take pride in your work, bring deep technical knowledge, and constantly look for ways to improve

• Solid Communication 6 You keep people informed, simplify complex ideas, and align teams around common goals

• Leadership 6 You set clear expectations, give feedback, and challenge others to do their best work

• Innovation Mindset 6 You empower teams, think strategically, and stand behind your decisions

• Business Acumen 6 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 6s degree in Engineering

• 15+ years 6 experience in Thermoforming and Materials engineering

• Ability to travel 50% to domestic plants