PROJECT ENGINEER

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Position Description.
We currently have an opening in the North American Packaging Solutions (NAPS) Division for a Project Engineer.
The Project Engineer is responsible for engineering and managing the installation of equipment within corrugated manufacturing facilities.
This position is 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.
This position reports to the Project Engineer Lead.
The PL of this role is TBD according to candidate skillset and experience.
Qualified candidates do need to live near an international airport as this position requires approximately 50% travel.
This position will work with facilities in Mexico.
Key Accountabilities.
Bilingual individual – Fluent in Spanish/English to be able to communicate with all Spanish speaking facilities in the LATAM Region 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 North American Packaging Solutions (NAPS) facilities on all aspects of the corrugated manufacturing process & project implementation.
Knowledge & Experience.
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, environmental regulations, 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 or equivalent 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.
Key Competencies.
Organizing Time Management Priority Setting Action Oriented Decision Quality Problem Solving Functional /Technical   International Paper offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance, vacation as well as a 401(k) plan and retirement savings account.
Qualified candidates should express interest by applying online at internationalpaper.
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