Associate Project Engineer

Associate Project EngineerSealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders.Position Summary: The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for leading mechanical engineering projects from concept through start-up, with a focus on technical execution, cost, schedule, and scope management. This role applies strong engineering principles to design, install, and commission process equipment, while collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. The position also involves evaluating and implementing new technologies, improving existing process equipment, conducting design reviews and risk assessments, and solving complex technical challenges where standard solutions may not exist.Responsibilities:Design and/or provide project engineering.Apply and interpret broader scientific or engineering theories and concepts.Design, install, and start up proprietary and/or purchased process equipment.Identify and evaluate new technologies that can be incorporated into existing processes to improve yield, increase throughput, and/or reduce cost.Identify, recommend, and assist with upgrades to existing process equipment.Qualifications:Enthusiastic, proactive, and driven, with a passion for problem-solving; the ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated team; and a strong sense of responsibility.Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering is required (mechanical engineering preferred).3–8 years of experience in mechanical design and/or project engineering.Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions.Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks experience preferred) and 2D CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD preferred).Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, delivering results with minimal guidance from management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and a work ethic that aligns with Sealed Air's core values.Proficient with project management tools such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Project, as well as Microsoft Office products.Experience working on plastic extrusion platforms is preferred.Ability and willingness to travel up to 20-25%.Pay Transparency Salary Range: $102,600-$135,000 The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.