Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day. This role is for a Project Engineer in Packaging Solutions North America (PSNA) Engineering.

Compensation: $115,000 - $134,000. Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills and abilities, will determine the final placement within the pay range. Location: Memphis, TN – does not require relocation to Memphis; must live near a US airport as this position requires approximately 50% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and manage the installation of equipment within corrugated manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure all capital and repair projects are installed per project scope, schedule, cost estimate, and budget while minimizing plant production interference.
• Report to the Project Engineer Lead in PSNA Engineering, with the reporting level varying based on candidate skills and experience.
• Lead multiple, concurrent projects involving the installation of corrugated manufacturing equipment and plant infrastructure improvements.
• Oversee project management tasks, including organize/planning, scoping & bidding, scheduling coordination, and project execution.
• Perform detailed engineering for equipment installations and plant infrastructure improvements.
• Travel to sites as needed to manage both major and minor projects and equipment installations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and discussion partner to PSNA facilities on all aspects of the corrugated manufacturing process and project implementation.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related business discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in the corrugated box industry, with a thorough understanding of corrugated equipment, the corrugating process, and applicable OSHA health & safety standards.
• Solid grasp of the engineering process and the mechanical, electrical, and scheduling/organizational requirements for equipment installations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with AutoCAD software for creating, viewing, and modifying drawings, including plant layouts, equipment layouts, and foundation drawings.
• Advanced project management skills with a track record of managing multiple major and minor engineering projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to all levels of management.
• Understanding of contractor services in mechanical, electrical, and structural domains.
• Strong organizational skills complemented by time management, priority setting, decisiveness, and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, welfare, and retirement plans, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Short-term/Long-term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with Company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education & Development opportunities, including Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Voluntary benefits such as insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.