Mechanical Project Engineer

greif; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support production by modifying existing equipment and developing new solutions. The role balances hands-on work with analytical engineering to lead regional projects and improve processes.

You will manage multiple projects, design layouts, define technical specs, and drive safety, cost efficiency, and reliability across the plant network. Strong communication with internal stakeholders and a practical problem-solving mindset are essential to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5–7+ years of project engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience with set-up, troubleshooting, automation and die optimization.
• Experience with new product development, trials, and material selection.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent medium-complexity projects ($2M+ each) from scope to budget.
• Design basic mechanical layouts and suggest equipment/process improvements.
• Draft project requirements and prepare documentation and handover packages.
• Lead process improvements including automation, changeover, and lean workflows.
• Coordinate with EH&S to ensure safety standards and PPE usage.
• Provide technical support to maintenance for installation and repair.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Electrical controls

Automation & die optimization

Safety & OSHA knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

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 www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #:

035782 Mechanical Project Engineer (Open)

Job Description:

Reporting to the Regional 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 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 of 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering Preferred). Advanced degree a plus
• 5-7+ years of Project Engineering in manufacturing environment with practical expertise in mechanical, electrical engineering.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge and its application, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, and component design
• Hands-on experience with set-up, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and die optimization
• Experience with new product development, design, trials, and material selection
• Basic electrical experience as is relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Mechanical Project Engineering experience within the Steel Industry a plus!

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 and complete manufacturing line install.
• Experience with developing detailed plans to improve plant reliability, robustness, and profitability.
• Ability to learn and develop Greif internal process and product requirements knowledge, support trials and suggest material selection
• Ability to understanding and follow electrical diagrams,
• Good knowledge of electrical components, instrumentation, and their application to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to follow controls, programing logic as it pertains to the manufacturing processes,
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes
• Good communication skills for creating, delivering project ideas and solutions and foster a positive relationship
• Good understanding of OSHA, all regulatory compliances and industrial safety practices
• Good understanding of f