Project Engineer II - Mechanical/Electrical

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging that delivers innovative packaging solutions across multiple industries. The Project Engineer II will lead medium-complexity engineering projects, improve manufacturing equipment and processes, and provide mechanical and electrical engineering support across assigned facilities.

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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of Project Engineering in manufacturing environment with practical expertise in mechanical, electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering knowledge and its application, 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 as is relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• 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
• Good 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
• Extensive travel required
• Electrical experience as is relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Typically possesses Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering Preferred). Advanced degree a plus
• Experience within the Steel Manufacturing Industry a plus!
• Electrical engineering 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
• Good knowledge of plastic blow molding and injection molding manufacturing processes and equipment
• Hands-on experience with set-up, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and mold optimization
• Knowledge of mold and die design
• Machine PLC programming and process control set up
• Experience with new product development, design, trials and resin selection a plus
• Electromechanical trouble shooting experience
• Spanish speaking is a plus