Project Engineer II - Mechanical/Electrical

Socket.dev; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif in Illinois is seeking a Project Engineer II - Mechanical/Electrical to support production with engineering solutions, leading medium-scale projects, and balancing hands-on work with analysis.

Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will design layouts, develop specs, optimize processes, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with stakeholders. Extensive travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-7+ years of project engineering in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with set-up, troubleshooting, automation and die optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple medium-complexity projects ($2M+ USD) from scope to budget.
• Design mechanical layouts and suggest equipment/process improvements.
• Draft project specs and hand over packages; develop documentation.
• Drive process improvements in manufacturing: automation, setup, changeover, lean workflows.
• Coordinate with EH&S and plant stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance.
• Provide technical consultation to maintenance on installation, troubleshooting and control.
• Travel as required to support projects.

Skills

Project engineering

AutoCAD 2D/3D

MS Project

PLC programming

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Smartsheet

MS Project

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 #: 035455 Project Engineer II - Mechanical/Electrical (Open)

Job Description

Job Summary

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 - Extensive Travel Required

• 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
• Experience within the Steel Manufacturing 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 financial details related to ROI, NPV
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D
• Advanced Use of Microsoft office tools, MS project, Smartsheet’s
• Spanish speaking is a plus
• Extensive travel required

Specific Mechanical Knowledge and Skills Required

• 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
• Electrical experience as is relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Specific Electrical Knowledge and Skills a plus

• Electrical engineering knowledge of machine control
• Experience with design and analysis of basic power and control circuits
• Experience configuring and programming PLC’s, motor controls, electrical protection
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes

Specific Plastic Knowledge and Skills

• Good knowledge of plastic blow molding and injection molding manufacturing processes and equipment
• Hands‑on experience with set‑up, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and mold optimization
• Knowledge of mold and die design
• Machine PLC programming and process control set up
• Experience with new product development, design, trials and resin selection a plus
• Electromechanical trouble shooting experience

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Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $94,400.00 - $160,700.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between105,000.00 to140,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.