Project Engineer

International Paper Company•Memphis, TN

42d•$115,000 - $134,000

About The Position

Responsible for engineering and managing the installation of equipment within corrugated manufacturing facilities. Directly responsible to assure all capital and repair projects assigned are installed as per the project scope, schedule, cost estimate and budget, and with minimum plant production interference. Reports to the Project Engineer Lead in PSNA Engineering. The PL of this role may vary (PL 14, 15 or 16) according to candidate skill set and experience. Lead the project management of multiple, concurrent projects involving installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements. Project management responsibilities include organizing/planning, scoping & bidding, coordination of schedule, and managing the project to fruition. Perform detailed engineering for installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements. Travel to sites as needed to manage major and minor projects & equipment installations. Act as the subject matter expert and discussion partner to Packaging Solutions North America (PSNA) facilities on all aspects of the corrugated manufacturing process, and project implementation.

Requirements

BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related business discipline.
5+ years corrugated box industry experience including a detailed understanding of corrugated equipment, the corrugating process and applicable OSHA health & safety policies/laws.
Requires understanding of engineering process and the mechanical, electrical, and scheduling/organizational requirements for corrugated equipment installations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
Proficiency with AutoCAD software to create, view and modify drawings for comparative evaluation and final project construction/installation; utilize AutoCAD software to create and modify plant layouts, equipment layouts & foundation drawings for contractor bid packages.
Advanced project management skills with experience managing multiple, current, major and minor engineering projects.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to all levels of company management.
Knowledge and understanding of contractor services - mechanical, electrical, and structural.
Organizing
Time Management
Priority Setting
Action Oriented
Decision Quality
Problem Solving
Functional /Technical

Responsibilities

engineering and managing the installation of equipment within corrugated manufacturing facilities
assure all capital and repair projects assigned are installed as per the project scope, schedule, cost estimate and budget, and with minimum plant production interference
Lead the project management of multiple, concurrent projects involving installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements
Project management responsibilities include organizing/planning, scoping & bidding, coordination of schedule, and managing the project to fruition
Perform detailed engineering for installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and/or plant infrastructure improvements
Travel to sites as needed to manage major and minor projects & equipment installations
Act as the subject matter expert and discussion partner to Packaging Solutions North America (PSNA) facilities on all aspects of the corrugated manufacturing process, and project implementation