Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035276 Mechanical Project Engineer II (Open)Job Description:
Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager this role will be responsible for supporting creative engineering solutions to production process issues through the modification and improvement of existing equipment and subcomponents, or the design and development of new products. Utilize Engineering background to lead projects, develop and implement equipment or process improvements and other engineering functions within the assigned region. Position requires a balance between of hands-on and analytical engineering skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages the development and execution of several concurrent medium complexity (2+ MUSD) projects, including scope development, requirements specifications, schedule, estimating cost and tracking budget and resources. Plans other technical activities relating to the project to ensure safety, regulatory, and policy requirements are met.
- Designs and develops basic mechanical layouts while taking in consideration specifics to new products or manufacturing process requirements. Suggests improvements to existing equipment or processes.
- Defines and drafts project technical requirements specification to aid the acquisition of assets and services. Develop all project related documentation and hand over packages
- develops projects which optimizes manufacturing processes, including process control, set-up, changeover, automation, die development, new equipment selections and lean manufacturing workflow improvements to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Participates with the internal EH&S resources to identify implement equipment safety standards, risks, and procedures. Supports equipment safety upgrades as needed in the plant network. Supports commitment-based safety. Promotes use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and good daily safety practices and habits.
- Interfaces and coordinates internal and external stakeholders, discusses proposals, solutions and manages projects execution to scope.
- Provide technical consultation to plant maintenance groups pertaining to installation, trouble shooting, process control and repair of equipment.
- Can be sent to a facility with minimal guidance, establish and implement robust improvement plans.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Typically possesses Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Preferred)
- Advanced degree a plus
- 5-7+ years of Project Engineering in manufacturing environment with practical expertise in mechanical, electrical engineering.
- Mechanical engineering knowledge and its application, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, and component design
- Hands-on experience with set-up, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and die optimization
- Experience with new product development, design, trials, and material selection
- Basic electrical experience as is relating to control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Knowledge and Skills
- Related background and experience in project engineering and management (planning, prioritization, and implementation). Experience leading medium projects. Project examples include new equipment, machine rebuilds, process upgrades and automation cell design and complete manufacturing line install.
- Experience with developing detailed plans to improve plant reliability, robustness, and profitability.
- Ability to learn and develop Greif internal process and product requirements knowledge, support trials and suggest material selection
- Ability to understanding and follow electrical diagrams,
- Good knowledge of electrical components, instrumentation, and their application to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to follow controls, programing logic as it pertains to the manufacturing processes,
- Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes
- Good communication skills for creating, delivering project ideas and solutions and foster a positive relationship
- Good understanding of OSHA, all regulatory compliances and industrial safety practices
- Good understanding of financial details related to ROI, NPV
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Advanced Use of Microsoft office tools, MS project, Smartsheet’s
- Spanish speaking is a plus
- Extensive travel required
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Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $103,900.00 - $176,800.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between105,000.00 to140,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred
- 5–7+ years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Practical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and component design
- Hands-on experience with equipment setup, troubleshooting, changeover, automation, and die optimization
- Experience with new product development, design, trials, and material selection
- Basic electrical experience involving control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Experience leading medium-complexity projects, including equipment installations, machine rebuilds, process upgrades, and automation cell design
- Experience developing plans to improve plant reliability, robustness, and profitability
- Ability to understand and follow electrical diagrams
- Knowledge of electrical components, instrumentation, and their application to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to follow control programming logic related to manufacturing processes
- Fundamental knowledge of electrical codes
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of OSHA, regulatory compliance, and industrial safety practices
- Understanding of ROI and NPV financial concepts
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Advanced use of Microsoft Office tools, MS Project, and Smartsheet
- Advanced degree
- Spanish language skills
Greif, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as solid and competitive for manufacturing roles, with multiple statements describing it as fair, decent, or great for the work. Pay levels are also framed as aligned with local standards or exceeding expectations in certain technical roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching with a defined vesting timeline, alongside profit sharing or gain sharing in some contexts. These elements are repeatedly paired with positive statements about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and supplemental protections such as life and disability coverage. Additional options like HSAs and supplemental plans are presented as expanding choice and coverage breadth.
Greif, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
