Senior Project Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in the United States seeks a Sr. Project Engineer to lead mechanical projects from concept through start-up, focusing on execution, cost, schedule and scope while coordinating with internal teams, suppliers and contractors.

The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), 3–8 years in mechanical design or project engineering, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Travel up to 20–25% with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (mechanical preferred).
• 3–8 years of mechanical design and/or project engineering experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and 2D CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong teamwork.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–25%.
• Experience with Smartsheet and Microsoft Project for project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through start-up within budget and schedule.
• Design, install, and commissioning of process equipment; coordinate with suppliers and contractors.
• Evaluate new technologies and improve existing equipment and processes.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments; identify upgrades to improve yield and throughput.
• Create layouts and perform design reviews; work with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Other assignments as required.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Plastics extrusion experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight/AutoCAD

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Position Summary

The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for leading mechanical engineering projects from concept through start-up, with a focus on technical execution, cost, schedule, and scope management. This role applies strong engineering principles to design, install, and commission process equipment, while collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The position also involves evaluating and implementing new technologies, improving existing process equipment, conducting design reviews and risk assessments, and solving complex technical challenges where standard solutions may not exist. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering expertise with project management capability, CAD proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or provide project engineering. Apply strong technical skills to all facets of the project, including budgeting, planning, and scope development; equipment specifications; design; and start-up, while coordinating with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and contractors to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Apply and interpret broader scientific or engineering theories and concepts.
• Work on a wide range of problems where causal relationships are difficult to establish or no precedent exists, requiring creative and imaginative thinking.
• Design, install, and start up proprietary and/or purchased process equipment.
• Create layouts, conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies that can be incorporated into existing processes to improve yield, increase throughput, and/or reduce cost.
• Identify, recommend, and assist with upgrades to existing process equipment.
• Other assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and driven, with a passion for problem-solving; the ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated team; and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering is required (mechanical engineering preferred).
• 3–8 years of experience in mechanical design and/or project engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks experience preferred) and 2D CAD (DraftSight/AutoCAD preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, delivering results with minimal guidance from management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a work ethic that aligns with Sealed Air’s core values.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Project, as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working on plastic extrusion platforms is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20-25%.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $102,600-$135,000

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Requisition id: 55167

Relocation: Yes

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.