ENGINEER-PROJECT~ MECHANICAL

PCA•Gladstone, VA

2d•$86,400 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company and an ideas and solutions provider. Our corrugated packaging business aims to be the leader in assisting customers with packaging, transporting, and displaying products. Our white paper business provides 'Paper With Purpose' through excellent customer service and operational excellence. With approximately 15,000 team members across over 100 locations in the United States, we focus on meeting local customer needs. Our mission is to serve our customers' needs, both now and in the future, with products and services that surpass expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
At least 3-5 years’ experience in a process engineering or paper manufacturing operations industry
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Auto Cad and Project
Ability to develop and train on processes and systems being put into place
Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, handle multiple projects, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills
Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving
Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems would be preferred
Some project management experience preferred
At least seven (7) years of previous engineering experience lending to strong demonstratable knowledge of engineering principles and procedures preferred
Knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment and recovery operations.
Interest/aptitude in controls.

Responsibilities

Providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill, including compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support.
Developing and maintaining methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
Coordinating the efforts of outside resources to improve operations by filtering and utilizing appropriate information.
Conducting data analysis projects and using data to make business decisions.
Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes.
Successful candidates should have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment and recovery operations.
Interest/aptitude in controls.