[Remote] Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to support projects at its manufacturing plants and papermills. The role leads capital and maintenance projects, provides engineering and equipment troubleshooting support, and coordinates project teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Project Engineering – develop, evaluate, and propose solutions, create project scopes and budgets, write vendor/contractor scopes and specifications, evaluate proposals and make recommendations
• Construction Management – create project schedule, coordinate with the plant or papermill personnel, and supervise contractors
• Technical Support – troubleshoot and solve equipment downtime and production issues
• Project Management – lead capital and maintenance projects from concept to completion—planning, design, budgeting, implementation, and troubleshooting
• AutoCAD – creating drawings, general arrangements, concept layout, piping schematic/iso, basic civil/structural construction drawings
• Develop actionable recommendations using sound engineering judgment
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and engineering teams on diverse projects
• Deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards
• Prepare reports and presentations based on data analysis and project outcomes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related
• 10+ years in industrial paper, corrugating, or design engineering environments
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD (or similar)
• Organized, self-driven, and capable of working independently or as part of a team

Benefits

• Annual bonus based upon individual contribution and overall Company performance.
• Paid vacation: three (3) weeks per calendar year; pro-rata vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee and their dependents are eligible to enroll in certain medical, dental, and vision benefit coverages; employees are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, employees are automatically enrolled in the 401k plan, which offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer-provided matching contributions.

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