Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description

To develop, direct and coordinate projects for Amcor Flexibles North America which involve both mechanical and electrical components.

• Acts as a safety leader.
• Determines customer’s needs by identifying problems and safety concerns; develops and evaluates alternate solutions to narrow down and define project scope.
• Coordinates, prepares and/or assembles the engineering package/project documentation for each assigned project.
• Provides purchasing services for project materials required: reviews potential vendors, contacts vendors, coordinates with Purchasing Department, issues purchase orders, negotiates pricing, and expedites delivery.
• Coordinates project costs, scheduling, and supplies pertinent communication for projects that may vary in scope and responsibilities.
• Determines materials required for each project: reviews potential vendors, issues purchase requisitions and expedites delivery when necessary.
• Interfaces with people, departments, and/or companies to ensure that equipment is safe, made on schedule, and to specification.
• Coordinates or assists with installation, checkout, start‑up and training as necessary.
• Provides engineering support and troubleshooting to the plant when machine breakdown issues cannot be solved by maintenance.
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement projects and leads teams as requested.

• Technical Expertise:
  Demonstrates growing knowledge of engineering standards and applies concepts and theories to resolve increasingly complex issues; keeps up with current industry.
• Project Management:
  Begins acting as project or team leader with increasing ownership of projects; performs cost analysis and manages project costs.
• Decision Making and Analysis:
  Examines information from internal and external sources; makes decisions, seeks clarification on conflicting data and consults with colleagues.
• Communication:
  Tailors communication appropriately, keeping manager and colleagues informed on projects.
• Leadership:
  Approaches challenging tasks with a can‑do attitude; takes independent positions in the face of opposition and delegates tasks to maximize contribution.

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (BSEE, BSME, BSET, BEMT) with 3‑6 years of experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing terminology, processes, and tools.
• Understanding of business processes and process improvement.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Travel up to 10% of the time to support plants.
• Ability to support onsite 24‑hour on‑call schedule during project go‑lives.

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees.
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year.
• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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