Project Engineer

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome. Job Requisition # : 030131 Project Engineer (Open) Job Description : Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations. OUR VISION : Being the best customer service company in the world. OUR PURPOSE : Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials. ROLE OVERVIEW : The Project Engineer is responsible for designing, communicating, and implementing plans for engineering projects. This includes developing and designing new equipment, as well as modifying and improving existing equipment, components, parts, or auxiliaries. Key responsibilities encompass concept design, cost estimation, material and equipment specification and ordering, selecting suppliers and contractors, requisitioning equipment, materials, and services, directing consultant engineering services, leading cross-functional project teams, and supervising and coordinating project activities. Key Responsibilities :

• Designs, communicates, and implements plans for engineering projects. Evaluates current processes and identifies constraints and potential design optimization opportunities to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Partners with consultants and internal engineering colleagues to prepare project drawings and specifications for engineering projects.
• Interfaces and coordinates with outside contractors, tracks proposals, and manages project expenditures.
• Performs cost analyses, calculates estimated project costs, and prepares and implements a budget based on estimates. Develops detailed equipment layouts, benefit analyses and project schedules.
• Applies expertise to analyze and solve complex problems where precedent may not exist.
• Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
• Often leads the work of small project teams and may formally train junior engineering colleagues.
• Incorporates safety measures are within design specifications, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting safety practices and habits, etc.
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  Education and Experience :
• Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience.  Knowledge and Skills :
• Possesses broad knowledge of engineering, including new product development, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and component design, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Demonstrates strong project management, time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple assignments involving a variety of engineering disciplines
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate cost estimation.
• Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD).
• PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification desired. At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world. 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 : https : / / www.greif.com / wp-content / uploads / 2023 / 04 / HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf 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 sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, 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.