Greif is a global manufacturing company focused on industrial packaging for businesses across a range of industries. Its product portfolio includes steel, plastic, and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, and other specialty packaging solutions. Greif also provides filling and packaging services and manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. With operations in more than 35 countries, the company supports both regional and international customers through its packaging products and services.
Project Engineer II, Mechanical and Electrical (Remote - United States)
Lead mechanical and electrical engineering projects that improve Greif’s packaging manufacturing equipment, processes, automation, safety, and plant reliability.
United States
Illinois
Ohio
Texas$94,400 – $160,700 / year
RemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineerDescription
- Report to the Regional Engineering Manager
- Develop engineering solutions for production issues through equipment modifications, component improvements, and new product development
- Lead regional projects focused on equipment and process improvements
- Direct multiple concurrent medium-complexity projects valued at $2M or more, managing scope, requirements, schedules, estimates, budgets, and resources
- Plan technical work in accordance with safety, regulatory, and company policy requirements
- Create basic mechanical layouts for new products and manufacturing processes
- Identify opportunities to improve existing equipment and processes
- Prepare technical requirements for asset and service procurement
- Compile project records and handover documentation
- Improve manufacturing operations through process control, setup and changeover optimization, automation, die development, equipment selection, and lean workflow practices
- Partner with EH&S teams to define and apply equipment safety standards, risk controls, and procedures
- Support plant-wide equipment safety upgrades and reinforce PPE and safe work practices
- Align internal and external stakeholders while delivering projects within scope
- Advise plant maintenance teams on equipment installation, troubleshooting, process control, and repairs
- Travel extensively and work independently at facilities to develop and implement improvement plans
- Complete additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical engineering
- At least 5–7 years of project engineering experience in manufacturing, with practical mechanical and electrical expertise
- Applied knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and component design
- Hands-on experience with equipment setup, troubleshooting, changeovers, automation, and die optimization
- Background in new product development, design, trials, and material selection
- Basic electrical knowledge involving control of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Experience leading medium-complexity engineering projects
- Ability to create detailed plans that strengthen plant reliability, robustness, and profitability
- Ability to interpret and follow electrical diagrams
- Knowledge of electrical components and instrumentation
- Ability to follow controls and programming logic used in manufacturing processes
- Fundamental understanding of electrical codes
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements, regulatory compliance, and industrial safety practices
- Understanding of ROI and NPV financial analysis
- Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Smartsheet
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Spanish language skills are a plus
- Machine-control knowledge in electrical engineering is a plus
- Experience with basic power and control circuits is a plus
- Experience configuring or programming PLCs, motor controls, and electrical protection systems is a plus
- Knowledge of plastic blow molding and injection molding processes and equipment is a plus
- Knowledge of mold and die design is a plus
- Experience with machine PLC programming and process-control setup is a plus
- Electromechanical troubleshooting experience is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive core benefits package
- Paid time off
- Local benefits may be available to eligible colleagues
- Eligibility for short-term incentives
- Professional growth opportunities