Mechanical Project Engineer II - Manufacturing & Automation

Greif, Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer II to lead and execute medium-complexity manufacturing projects, improving equipment and processes. The role balances hands-on work with analytical engineering, and requires coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives.

You will design mechanical layouts, specify requirements, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Strong AutoCAD, MS Project and Smartsheet skills are advantageous, as is experience with electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 5–7+ years of project engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages several concurrent medium-complexity projects (2+ MUSD).
• Plans technical activities to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Designs basic mechanical layouts for new products or processes.
• Defines project requirements to aid asset acquisition.
• Develops documentation and handover packages to improve manufacturing workflows.

Skills

Project engineering

Technical communication

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Greif, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer II to lead and execute medium-complexity manufacturing projects, improving equipment and processes. The role balances hands-on work with analytical engineering, and requires coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives.

You will design mechanical layouts, specify requirements, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Strong AutoCAD, MS Project and Smartsheet skills are advantageous, as is experience with electrical