Project Engineer - Electrical

Project Engineer - Electrical

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Job Summary: Reporting to the SBU Engineering Manager this role will be responsible for supporting creative engineering solutions to production process issues through the modification and improvement of existing equipment and subcomponents, or the design and development of new products. Utilize Electrical Engineering background to lead projects, develop and implement equipment or process improvements and other engineering functions within the assigned region. Position requires a balance between hands-on and analytical engineering skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the development and execution of several concurrent medium complexity (2+ MUSD) projects, including scope development, requirements specifications, schedule, estimating cost and tracking budget and resources. Plans other technical activities relating to the project to ensure safety, regulatory, and policy requirements are met.
• Designs and develops basic mechanical layouts while taking in consideration specifics to new products or manufacturing process requirements. Suggests improvements to existing equipment or processes.
• Defines and drafts project technical requirements specification to aid the acquisition of assets and services. Develop all project related documentation and hand over packages
• Develops projects which optimizes manufacturing processes, including process control, set-up, changeover, automation, die development, new equipment selections and lean manufacturing workflow improvements to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Participates with the internal EH&S resources to identify implement equipment safety standards, risks, and procedures. Supports equipment safety upgrades as needed in the plant network. Supports commitment- based safety. Promotes use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and good daily safety practices and habits.
• Interfaces and coordinates internal and external stakeholders, discusses proposals, solutions and manages projects execution to scope.
• Provide technical consultation to plant maintenance groups pertaining to installation, trouble shooting, process control and repair of equipment.
• Can be sent to a facility with minimal guidance, establish and implement robust improvement plans.
• Incorporates safety measures are within design specifications, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting safety practices and habits, etc.
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering required. Advanced degree a plus. Project Management experienced or certified. PMP Certification a plus
• 5-7+ years of Project Engineering in manufacturing environment with practical expertise in electrical engineering and knowledge of machine control.
• Experience with design and analysis of basic power and control circuits.
• Experience configuring and programming PLC's, motor controls, electrical protection
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes

Knowledge and Skills

• Related background and experience in project engineering and management (planning, prioritization, and implementation).
• Experience leading medium projects. Project examples include new equipment, machine rebuilds, process upgrades and automation cell design and complete manufacturing line install.
• Experience with developing detailed plans to improve plant reliability, robustness, and profitability.
• Ability to learn and develop Greif internal process and product requirements knowledge, support trials and suggest material selection
• Ability to understanding and follow electrical diagrams.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical components, instrumentation, and their application to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to follow controls, programing logic as it pertains to the manufacturing processes,
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes
• Good communication skills for creating, delivering project ideas and solutions and foster a positive relationship
• Good understanding of OSHA, all regulatory compliances and industrial safety practices
• Good understanding of financial details related to ROI, NPV
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D
• Advanced Use of Microsoft office tools, MS project, Smartsheet's
• Spanish speaking is a plus
• Extensive travel throughout North America required (50%)

Specific Paper Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge tube and core and fibre drum manufacturing processes and equipment
• Conceptual/Basic experience with set-up, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and tube/PaB/drum optimization
• Conceptual knowledge of spiral lines, PaB lines, convolute lines, and fibre drum processing
• Basic machine process control set up
• Conceptual experience with new product development, design and trial
• Experience with paper grades and glue composition and selection a plus

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $94,400.00 - $160,700.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

EEO Statement:

Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.