Mechanical Project Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive salary based on skills and competencies

Corporate culture based on integrity and respect

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in West Point, VA, is searching for a Mechanical Project Engineer responsible for planning and executing capital engineering projects. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering, with at least 10 years of industrial manufacturing experience.

You will manage project scopes, budgets, and vendor relations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory codes. The role requires strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, aiming to drive operational improvements in projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably in Pulp & Paper.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Experience in four or more specified technical areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute capital engineering projects.
• Manage project procurement and vendor/contractor interactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory codes.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical/Structural/Civil Engineering

Drafting and CAD (AutoCAD) experience

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

JDE

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Mechanical Project Engineer – West Point, VA

Career Opportunity

The Mechanical Project Engineer’s responsibility includes planning, organizing, developing, and executing capital engineering projects within constraints of specific project scope, budget and target schedule. The successful candidate will need experience in project management with technical skills to coordinate a variety of disciplines within the Engineering Department, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering Firms, Vendors and Contractors. The position also requires supporting and managing tasks associated with Management of Change projects for maintenance and operations.

Reporting Relationship: The Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer reports to the Engineering Group Leader.

How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock

• Perform and or manage all Front End Planning and Detailed Design engineering for capital project development with the objective of meeting safety, technical, cost and schedule goals
• Execute aspects of project procurement and vendor/contractor management
• Outlines project requirements and provide technical assistance on capital projects from design through completion and commissioning
• Inspect completed installations and ensure that all projects are installed per applicable regulatory codes (OSHA, ANSI, ASME, AISC, FM Global etc.)
• Comply with corporate project standards and reporting timelines
• Coordinate outside resources to assist with operational improvements

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Structural/Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing with Pulp & Paper experience preferred but not required
• Project management experience, PMP Certification a plus but not required
• Excellent trouble shooting skills with a demonstrated continuous improvement mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills such as building close working relationships and minimizing conflicts through collaboration and consensus building
• JDE Experience Preferred
• Drafting and CAD (AutoCAD) training/experience
• Experience in four or more of the following areas:
• Sizing and selection of various mechanical equipment
• Rotating equipment
• Process instrumentation systems
• Process design
• Structural analysis
• Mechanics
• Machine Design
• Fluid flow systems
• Support safety and environmental compliance.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.