Project Engineer II – Mechanical, Electrical
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Project Engineer improving Greif’s packaging manufacturing equipment and processes. Leading mechanical/electrical projects, safety upgrades, automation, and plant reliability initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the Regional Engineering Manager
- Support creative engineering solutions to production process issues through equipment and subcomponent modification and improvement, or new product design and development
- Lead projects and implement equipment or process improvements within the assigned region
- Manage development and execution of several concurrent medium-complexity projects valued at $2M+ each, including scope, requirements, schedules, cost estimates, budgets, and resources
- Plan technical project activities to meet safety, regulatory, and policy requirements
- Design and develop basic mechanical layouts for new products and manufacturing processes
- Suggest improvements to existing equipment and processes
- Define and draft technical requirements specifications for asset and service acquisition
- Develop project documentation and handover packages
- Optimize manufacturing processes, including process control, setup, changeover, automation, die development, equipment selection, and lean workflow improvements
- Work with EH&S resources to identify and implement equipment safety standards, risks, and procedures
- Support equipment safety upgrades across the plant network and promote PPE and safe work practices
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and manage project execution to scope
- Provide technical consultation to plant maintenance groups on equipment installation, troubleshooting, process control, and repair
- Travel extensively and work at facilities with minimal guidance to establish and implement improvement plans
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Typically possesses Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering Preferred)
- 5-7+ years of Project Engineering in manufacturing environment with practical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering knowledge and application, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and component design
- Hands-on experience with set-up, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and die optimization
- Experience with new product development, design, trials, and material selection
- Basic electrical experience relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Experience leading medium-complexity projects
- Experience developing detailed plans to improve plant reliability, robustness, and profitability
- Ability to understand and follow electrical diagrams
- Knowledge of electrical components and instrumentation
- Ability to follow controls and programming logic for manufacturing processes
- Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes
- Understanding of OSHA, regulatory compliance, and industrial safety practices
- Understanding of financial details related to ROI and NPV
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Advanced use of Microsoft Office tools, MS Project, and Smartsheet
- Extensive travel required
- Spanish speaking is a plus
- Electrical engineering knowledge of machine control is a plus
- Experience with basic power and control circuits is a plus
- Experience configuring and programming PLCs, motor controls, and electrical protection is a plus
- Knowledge of plastic blow molding and injection molding processes and equipment is a plus
- Knowledge of mold and die design is a plus
- Machine PLC programming and process control setup is a plus
- Electromechanical troubleshooting experience is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive core benefits
- Paid time off
- Range of local benefits for eligible colleagues
- Short-term incentive eligibility
- Opportunity for growth
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