Mechanical Engineer Sr

Graphic Packaging Careers•Sandy Springs, GA

1d•$97,200 - $129,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Mechanical Engineering researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Requirements

BA or equivalent + 10 years related experience, or MA + 8 years related experience.
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Business acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal skills
Influence skills
Self-starter
Negotiation skills
Organization skills
Results oriented

Responsibilities

Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training.
Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Growing knowledge of industry practices.
Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems; analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products and services.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
Errors in judgment or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.
Works under general direction.
Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans, schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Represents organization as a prime contact on programs or projects.
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.