Packaging Corporation of America · 14 hours ago
Staff Engineer II
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company specializing in corrugated packaging and white paper products. As a Staff Engineer II, you will lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and enhance quality through technical expertise and project management.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations
Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications
Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise
Involved in developing business and/or capital plans
Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment
Manage multiple capital and maintenance projects, including initial planning, design, documenting, budgeting, implementation, and troubleshooting
Must be able to generate drawings, specifications, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others
Dedication to ensuring a safe work environment. Ensure that safety/environmental requirements are adhered to on all project designs and that all projects receive adequate hazard reviews prior to installation. Responsible for managing safety during installation/implementation
Coordinates and supervises work scope with outside contractors and engineering groups on various sized projects
Maintain projects on budget and on schedule
Write reports and give presentations based on analysis of information and written materials
Ability to organize, plan and work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an accredited college or university. Other degrees considered with substantial experience
Ability to travel 80% of the time and can reside anywhere in lower 48 states with good access to reliable air transportation
5 + years in an industrial paper and/or corrugating environment or design engineering environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others
Excellent organization and planning skills
Ability to work well with consulting engineers, local utility providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and AutoCAD (or similar)
Benefits
Bonus: Annual – 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) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Criscella Martinez
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Sheryl Griffin
Executive Assistant to CEO & Corporate HR
Recent News
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