Manufacturing Project Engineer

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
027526 Manufacturing Project Engineer (Open)

Job Description:

Supporting existing production processes working closely with plant leaders, process technicians and operators, providing training, standardized processes, to optimize colleague safety, product quality and operational costs.

Oversee plant, operational, maintenance and other capital projects that support the growth strategy of the facility. Work closely with the Product Development team modifying existing tooling and equipment or specifying new technology to support new product growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities 


* Evaluates existing production equipment and layout to design machine and layout designs to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, reliability, and safety.


* Optimizes manufacturing processes, including process control, set-up, changeover, automation, die development, new equipment selections and lean manufacturing workflow improvements. 


* Writes process and work instructions and trains operators, set-up, and maintenance personnel on SOP’s.


* Manages projects including scope development, specifications, schedule, estimating, cost tracking and resource planning for engineering and other technical activities relating to the project to ensure safety, regulatory, and policy requirements are met.


* Accountable for project execution relative to scope, time, and budget.


* Designs with external vendors, basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, and plastic injection molds in response to specific new products or manufacturing process requirements.

Which also includes improvements or modifies existing equipment or processes.


* Interfaces and coordinates with internal customers (operations and new product engineering) to manage outside contractors, gather estimated costs, track proposals, and manage the projects execution.


* Provide technical consultation to plant maintenance groups pertaining to installation, trouble shooting, process control and repair of equipment.


* Participates with the internal EH&S resources to implement equipment safety standards 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.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience 


* B.S.

Degree in Engineering required.

Advanced degree a plus.


* 5+ years of Project Management in manufacturing with practical expertise in mechanical, electrical or plastic engineering. 

Knowledge and Skills 


* Mechanical engineering knowledge and its application, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and component design


* Hands-on exper...