Project Engineer - Electrical
Job in
Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, 60803, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
Greif Brothers
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at and follow Greif on Instagram and Linked In.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR
PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.
Job
Requisition #:
034412 Project Engineer - Electrical (Open)
Job Description:
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…
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