Senior Project Engineer (CPE)
Amcor•Evansville, IN
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Project Engineer supports plant engineering projects and manages corporate programs related to building systems, infrastructure, and operational improvement. The role works across multiple locations and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and execute safe, efficient, and effective project solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required; degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, design, lead, and manage projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; 2D CAD experience preferred.
- Foundational business acumen and understanding of capex vs. opex preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience required.
- Experience leading people daily whether direct or indirect management.
- Experience running at least 3 projects in excess of $1MM
Nice To Haves
- degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 2D CAD experience
- Foundational business acumen and understanding of capex vs. opex
Responsibilities
- Maintain awareness of facility systems and follow procedures to ensure safe, event-free operations.
- Respond to emergencies or potential emergencies according to established procedures.
- Observe, respond to, and report any process or product non-conformity.
- Maintain security diligence by controlling key cards, preventing unauthorized facility access, and safeguarding company equipment.
- Successfully complete Primary Duties outlined in Section 4.0 and associated training.
- Own projects at multiple sites from start to finish with projects periodically exceeding $1MM.
- Present major projects to senior and business group leadership.
- Plan and manage capital projects or support plant personnel as required.
- Establish guidelines for plant systems to ensure proper maintenance and safety standards.
- Report and implement corporate best practices across facilities.
- Communicate best practices and lead training for technical teams at the site level.
- Identify and drive cost-reduction opportunities related to utilities and efficiency improvements.
- Evaluate OEM vendors and build strategic relationships that support high-quality, cost-effective solutions with long-term value.
- Support equipment moves, plant consolidations, and expansions to ensure infrastructure readiness.
- Evaluate plants during site visits to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure system issues and assist plants with problem resolution.
- Assess existing facilities or planned expansions to establish initial project budgets.
- Provide infrastructure project priorities across business units.
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
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
