Plant Process Engineer: Reliability, Compliance & Projects

Sonoco; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid and voluntary insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Plant Process Engineer to lead environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and provide engineering support to ensure safe, reliable operations at our Milwaukee, WI facility.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams to drive project planning, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across utilities, facilities, and production processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in mechanical systems, electronics/automation, and chemical processes.
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, CAD, and project management software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and machine guarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage plant environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Support capital improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Provide engineering oversight for plant utility systems and production support equipment.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance and contractor activities.
• Lead root cause investigations to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Job description

Sonoco is seeking a Plant Process Engineer to lead environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and provide engineering support to ensure safe, reliable operations at our Milwaukee, WI facility.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams to drive project planning, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across utilities, facilities, and production processes.