Project Engineer

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering support for capital projects and drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements across multiple departments. You will manage machine design, layout work, and cost estimation while ensuring GMP and SQF compliance.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement with minimal supervision, in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5–8 years in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage projects, resources and people, and meet targets.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD design software and MS Office applications.
• Ability to develop improvements within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in engineering disciplines to support plant projects.
• Initiate cost evaluations, design and implement capital projects.
• Manage projects including machine design, integration, scheduling, and cost estimation.
• Prepare complex layouts and drawings per engineering standards and safety practices.
• Oversee installation planning, vendor contracts, and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

BA/MA in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing management and engineering support for capital projects. Initiates and supports continuous process improvement efforts while supporting Lean/Six Sigma efforts. Provides continual support to all departments. Works under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the engineering disciplines to all departments to assist in development, conceptual, design, and performance.
• Initiates and provides engineering cost evaluation, design, and implementation of plant projects.
• Responsible for project management including machine design & integration, scheduling, planning, and cost estimation.
• Prepare complex machine layouts and detailed drawings in accordance with Engineering Standards and Factory Mutual safe practices.
• Develops new or improved techniques or procedures by creative and innovative application of broad engineering disciplines to achieve “state-of-the-art” technologies.
• Conducts research in problem areas of major scope and complexity.
• Performs or directs the preparation of engineering studies and/or design documents consistent with recognized standards and project requirements. Ensures proper level of technology is applied in new or existing designs and maintains accurate files of various projects.
• Select equipment and plan and oversee installation for various projects.
• Negotiate contracts for capital purchases.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing, preferably folding cartons or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and veal communications skills
• 5 – 8 years of experience with Auto Cad design software preferred
• Proficient use of MS Office Applications.
• Ability to manage projects, resources and people and set and meet target disciplines
• Ability to develop improvements, achieve budget/cost constraints

Education & Experience:

BA or equivalent + 6 yrs related experience, or MA + 4 yrs related experience

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$68,900.00 - $91,800.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Requisition: 15616