Sonoco · 1 day ago
Design Engineer
Hartsville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Design Engineer will focus on equipment development and design, utilizing CAD modeling and prototypes while collaborating with engineers and technical professionals to optimize designs and improve processes.
IndustrialSustainabilityChemical & MaterialsManufacturingLogisticsChemicalPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Understand the end user’s needs, define design success criteria, design the machine/equipment accordingly and optimize the design through the design iteration process
Use prototypes and trials to improve and optimize designs and to explore new concepts
Work in a team environment with other engineers and technical professionals
Search for most effective fabrication methods and create innovative designs accordingly. The goal is typically to achieve best performance to cost ratio
Work with suppliers and design firms to design, construct specialized equipment or machines
Coordinate and support construction, installation, and debugging phases for projects. These activities will require infrequent travel both domestic and international. They also require infrequent occurrences of weekend work
Direct and guide designers and technicians as appropriate to achieve your objectives. These may be internal or external resources
Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules
Work closely with vendors to help ensure parts and machines are as specified and projects remain on schedule
Make suggestions for new products & processes by identifying improvements or other opportunities
Take initiative to recommend new and better ways to make Sonoco more effective and competitive
Plan, submit and manage capital jobs of various sizes
Qualification
Required
BSME or masters level degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
Proficient in CAD modeling software (Autodesk Inventor is our standard CAD modeling software)
5 or more years of related working experience
Experience with and knowledge about AC motors and control, general electrical components/system control, PLC, electronics, etc
Able to effectively work with and communicate at all levels including teaching and mentoring others
Always be open to learning and exploring better ways of doing things
Curious and willing to dig deep to find the root causes for problems
Open to new concepts and seek creative solutions to problems
Willing to evaluate many ideas/concepts first without running with the first solution identified
Can easily adapt to new approaches to doing things without being burdened by legacy knowledge
Patient and able to stand the rigor of selecting and shaping design concept through multiple design iterations
Good time management skills and able to stay focused on most important items
Like to work with an innovative team in an environment that supports and encourages meaningful innovation
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
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