Lead Project Engineering Manager, Pulp & Paper

Smurfit Westrock plc; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Roanoke Rapids Mill is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead the day-to-day Project Engineering Department. You will oversee internal staff, coordinate with external resources, and manage the mill's capital portfolio to deliver projects on time and within budget.

In this role you will partner with Corporate Engineering, Legal and Purchasing on large-scale initiatives, drive safety, environmental compliance, and asset reliability while mentoring engineering talent and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, paper, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering or capital project experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing technical and professional employees.
• Experience managing capital projects and cross-functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of pulp, paper, utilities, and power generation processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of capital projects, major equipment upgrades, and process improvements aligned with mill business objectives.
• Manage the mill’s capital budget and project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, and cost while maintaining accurate forecasts and financial reporting.
• Coordinate internal engineering resources, contractors, OEMs, and external engineering firms as required.
• Provide technical oversight for new equipment purchases, system upgrades, and major modifications.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve asset reliability, uptime, and performance while maintaining clear accountability for engineering deliverables and production results.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, paper, or related engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

PI ProcessBook

PI Vision

Microsoft Office Suite

Process control and data systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Roanoke Rapids Mill is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead the day-to-day Project Engineering Department. You will oversee internal staff, coordinate with external resources, and manage the mill's capital portfolio to deliver projects on time and within budget.

In this role you will partner with Corporate Engineering, Legal and Purchasing on large-scale initiatives, drive safety, environmental compliance, and asset reliability while mentoring engineering talent and