Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Project Engineer — Packaging Solutions North America (PSNA) Engineering

Position Title:

Project Engineer

$115,000 – $134,000 (determined by individual experience, skills and abilities)

Salaried Full-Time

Memphis, TN. Does not require relocation to Memphis. Must live near a U.S. airport as this position requires approximately 50% travel.

• Responsible for engineering and managing the installation of equipment within corrugated manufacturing facilities.
• Directly responsible to assure all capital and repair projects assigned are installed as per the project scope, schedule, cost estimate and budget, and with minimum plant production interference.
• Reports to the Project Engineer Lead in PSNA Engineering. The PL of this role may vary (PL 14, 15 or 16) according to candidate skill set and experience.
• Lead the project management of multiple, concurrent projects involving installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements.
• Project management responsibilities include organizing/planning, scoping & bidding, coordination of schedule, and managing the project to fruition.
• Perform detailed engineering for installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements.
• Travel to sites as needed to manage major and minor projects & equipment installations.
• Act as the subject matter expert and discussion partner to Packaging Solutions North America (PSNA) facilities on all aspects of the corrugated manufacturing process, and project implementation.

• BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related business discipline.
• 5+ years corrugated box industry experience including a detailed understanding of corrugated equipment, the corrugating process and applicable OSHA health & safety policies/laws.
• Requires understanding of engineering process and the mechanical, electrical, and scheduling/organizational requirements for corrugated equipment installations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD software to create, view and modify drawings for comparative evaluation and final project construction/installation; utilize AutoCAD software to create and modify plant layouts, equipment layouts & foundation drawings for contractor bid packages.
• Advanced project management skills with experience managing multiple, current, major and minor engineering projects.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to all levels of company management.
• Knowledge and understanding of contractor services — mechanical, electrical, and structural.
• Organizing
• Time Management Priority Setting
• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Problem Solving
• Functional /Technical

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

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