Project Engineer - Mechanical

Smurfit Westrock; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer in Town of Florida, New York, to manage capital projects from development through execution, ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least five years of industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in the paper industry.

This role involves collaboration across teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring safety protocols are met. Candidates must demonstrate strong planning and communication skills and contribute to mill safety and environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Five or more years related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Paper industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of capital and expense projects from development through execution.
• Provide technical support for Maintenance and Operations.
• Develop and execute multiple capital maintenance projects simultaneously.

Skills

Safety

Initiative

Planning

Written Communications

Integrity and Trust

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

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.

Career Opportunity

Manage all phases of capital and expense projects from development through execution, including distribution of final project documentation. Provide technical support for Maintenance and Operations activities and support general mill goals for safety, environmental and other concerns.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and execute multiple capital and maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Individual project responsibilities include design, scope development, estimation, scheduling and construction management.
• Develop and evaluate alternatives to meet long‑term goals while coordinating and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement and Legal teams.
• Develop a comprehensive Project Execution Plan that includes design, risk mitigation, budget and scheduling.
• Work with Procurement and Legal partners to develop detailed specifications, bid, evaluate, select and award projects.
• Manage third party vendors including construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, technical experts and construction managers.
• Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and process area operational and maintenance owners to develop a pre‑startup safety review (PSSR) to guide each project’s check‑out and start‑up plan.
• Submit completed PSSR in advance of start‑up.
• Utilize project controls during the execution of capital projects including estimating, scheduling, cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Develop and manage facilities infrastructure maintenance programs.
• Supply technical expertise for mechanical equipment failure analysis and preservation.
• Prepare, review and update mill specifications.
• Provide technical expertise to review and approve “management of change” proposals.
• Support and participate in all mill safety and environmental initiatives and activities.
• Assist in the attainment of general mill goals by serving on special teams or supplying teams with necessary technical support.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Five or more years related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Paper industry experience preferred.

Competencies

• Safety
• Initiative
• Influence Events
• Planning
• Composure
• Managing Diversity
• Ethics and Valuesli>
• Integrity and Trust
• Listening
• Written Communications

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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.