Associate Project Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks an Associate Project Engineer to lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through start-up, focusing on execution, cost, schedule, and scope.

You will design, install, and commission process equipment, collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, and explore new technologies to improve yield and throughput while ensuring safety and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and driven, with a passion for problem-solving; the ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated team; and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering is required (mechanical engineering preferred).
• 3–8 years of experience in mechanical design and/or project engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks experience preferred) and 2D CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, delivering results with minimal guidance from management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a work ethic that aligns with Sealed Air’s core values.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Project, as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working on plastic extrusion platforms is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20-25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept to start-up, managing cost, schedule, and scope.
• Design, install, and commission process equipment in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
• Create layouts and perform design reviews and risk assessments.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve yield, throughput, and cost.
• Identify upgrades to existing equipment and manage procurement.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project engineering

3D CAD

SolidWorks

2D CAD

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Project management

Communication

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Position Summary

The Associate Project Engineer is responsible for leading mechanical engineering projects from concept through start-up, with a focus on technical execution, cost, schedule, and scope management. This role applies strong engineering principles to design, install, and commission process equipment, while collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The position also involves evaluating and implementing new technologies, improving existing process equipment, conducting design reviews and risk assessments, and solving complex technical challenges where standard solutions may not exist. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering expertise with project management capability, CAD proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or provide project engineering. Apply strong technical skills to all facets of the project, including budgeting, planning, and scope development; equipment specifications; design; and start-up, while coordinating with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and contractors to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Apply and interpret broader scientific or engineering theories and concepts.
• Work on a wide range of problems where causal relationships are difficult to establish or no precedent exists, requiring creative and imaginative thinking.
• Design, install, and start up proprietary and/or purchased process equipment.
• Create layouts, conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies that can be incorporated into existing processes to improve yield, increase throughput, and/or reduce cost.
• Identify, recommend, and assist with upgrades to existing process equipment.
• Other assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and driven, with a passion for problem-solving; the ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated team; and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering is required (mechanical engineering preferred).
• 3–8 years of experience in mechanical design and/or project engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks experience preferred) and 2D CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, delivering results with minimal guidance from management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a work ethic that aligns with Sealed Air’s core values.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Project, as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working on plastic extrusion platforms is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20-25%.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $102,600-$135,000 + bonus eligibility

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Requisition id: 55167

Relocation: Yes

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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