Project Engineer

About the role

To develop, direct and coordinate projects for Amcor Flexibles North America which involve both mechanical and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety leader. Demonstrates safety leadership by complying with all safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures; participating in safety programs, and encouraging employee involvement from all employees in all safety activities.
• Safeguards equipment by determining customer's needs, identifying problems and safety concerns, and supporting all written safety programs and safety training.
• Develops and evaluates alternate solutions to narrow down and define project scope.
• Coordinates, prepares and/or assembles the engineering package/project documentation for each assigned project.
• Provides purchasing services for project materials required, including reviewing potential vendors, contacting vendors, coordinating with the Purchasing Department, issuing purchase orders, some price negotiation, and expediting delivery.
• Determines project costs, schedules, and supplies pertinent communication for projects that may vary in terms of scope and responsibilities.
• Determines materials required for each project including reviewing potential vendors, issuing purchase requisitions, and expediting delivery when necessary.
• Coordinates or assists with installation, checkout, start-up, and training as necessary.
• Supports engineering support and troubleshooting to the plant when machine breakdown issues cannot be solved by maintenance.
• Participates on Continuous Improvement projects and leads teams as requested.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field – BSEE, BSME, BSET, BEMT degree with 1 - 6 years of experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing verbiage, process, tools, etc.
• Understanding of business processes and process improvement.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support onsite 24 hours on call schedule during project go lives.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates growing knowledge of engineering standards and shows ability to apply concepts and theories to resolve increasingly complex issues.
• Project Management: Begins acting as project or team leader with increasing ownership of projects. Shows increased ability in performing cost analysis and managing project costs.
• Decision Making and Analysis: Examines information from internal/external sources. Is not afraid to make decisions, seek clarification on conflicting data and consult with colleagues.
• Communication: Has an understanding of what information is relevant and tailors communication appropriately. Keeps manager and colleagues informed on projects.
• Leadership: Approaches challenging tasks with a 'can-do' attitude. Willingness to take an independent position in the face of opposition. Distinguishes tasks that can be delegated to others to maximize overall contribution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location.
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retail Savings Plan with company match.
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Company Information

More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an ever-changing world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.