Principal Engineer - Thermoforming

Principal Engineer – Thermoforming What You’ll Be Doing:

• Put Safety First:
  Champion safe practices across all projects and teams, ensure engineering work aligns with safety standards, identify opportunities to improve safety processes.
• Own the Work and the Outcomes:
  Define, plan, and deliver 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:
  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; support hiring efforts when needed.
• Drive Accountability:
  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:
  Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives; stay current on industry trends and bring new ideas; oversee installations, startups, and training for new equipment; identify opportunities for improvement and turn them into actionable plans.

• Ownership & Expertise – Pride in work, deep technical knowledge, and constant improvement.
• Solid Communication – Keep people informed, simplify complex ideas, and align teams.
• Leadership – Set clear expectations, give feedback, and challenge others.
• Innovation Mindset – Empower teams, think strategically, and stand behind decisions.
• Business Acumen – Understand cost, value, and make smart decisions impacting 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.

• 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.
• Well‑being 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).

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