Mechanical Project Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in developing innovative engineering solutions to address production process challenges by modifying and enhancing existing equipment and subcomponents, or by designing and creating new products.

• Oversee projects and create and implement equipment or process enhancements along with other engineering tasks within the designated region.

• Manage the development and execution of multiple concurrent medium-complexity projects valued at over $2 million.

• Formulate project scopes, requirements specifications, schedules, cost estimations, and budget and resource tracking.

• Organize technical activities to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and policy standards.

• Design and construct basic mechanical layouts for new products or manufacturing processes.

• Recommend enhancements to current equipment or processes.

• Define and draft technical requirements specifications for asset and service procurement.

• Create project documentation and handover packages.

• Streamline manufacturing processes, which include process control, setup, changeover, automation, die development, equipment selection, and improvements in lean manufacturing workflows.

• Collaborate with EH&S resources to identify and implement equipment safety standards, risks, and procedures.

• Assist in advancing equipment safety upgrades across the plant network while promoting the use of PPE and safe work practices.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, discuss proposals and solutions, and oversee project execution to ensure adherence to scope.

• Provide technical advice to plant maintenance teams regarding equipment installation, troubleshooting, process control, and repairs.

• Travel to facilities with minimal supervision to establish and execute improvement strategies.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5-7+ years of Project Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Practical knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering.

• Understanding and application of mechanical engineering, including the design of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and components.

• Hands-on experience in setup, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and die optimization.

• Familiarity with new product development, design, trials, and material selection.

• Basic electrical knowledge related to the control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience in project engineering and management, including planning, prioritization, and implementation.

• Proven experience in leading medium-sized projects.

• Capability to formulate detailed plans for plant reliability, robustness, and profitability improvements.

• Ability to learn and develop knowledge of Greif’s internal processes and product requirements, support trials, and recommend material selections.

• Competence in understanding and interpreting electrical diagrams.

• Knowledge of electrical components, instrumentation, and their applications in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to follow control and programming logic as it relates to manufacturing processes.

• Basic understanding of electrical codes.

• Strong communication skills.

• Knowledge of OSHA, regulatory compliance, and industrial safety practices.

• Understanding of financial aspects related to ROI and NPV.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools, MS Project, and Smartsheet.

• Extensive travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive core benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

• Short-term incentive eligibility.

• Opportunity for growth.