Manufacturing Project Engineer

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity :

The Manufacturing Project Engineer manages all phases of capital projects for Smurfit Westrock's Transaction Cards plants. The Project engineer coordinates the planning, organization, safe execution, and reconciliation / acceptance of projects within budget and scope. You will also outline project requirements, assign tasks, and supervise progress to ensure that project objectives are being met. This individual will follow a defined engineering process and develop project scope(s). Efficiently execute projects that support operational throughput improvement, facility / process sustaining, and health and safety goals, as assigned. Supports goals for safety excellence, environmental responsibility, and other concerns, as appropriate. This also includes providing technical direction and assistance to local facilities, as required.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock :

• Manage multiple capital functions including planning, design, documenting, budgeting, and implementation.
• Influence and lead others through successful projects. This is a significant requirement of the job. Diplomacy, approachability, and the ability to foster trust are a must.
• Assess situations based on facts and quickly react to provide direction to individuals critical to the project or issue.
• Define problems, collect facts and data, and draw valid conclusions using input from others, as required to establish direction.
• Interpret a variety of technical information in various forms, and deal with several abstract and / or concrete variables simultaneously.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and summarize information and written materials. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and documents.
• Coordinate and lead work with outside contractors on project scopes that vary. Maintain projects on budget and on schedule with transparent investment forecasting detail.
• Learn and understand maintenance / plant operations. Makes recommendations for training, improved procedures, manpower requirements, and selection.
• Generate drawings, specifications, detailed project timelines, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others.
• Dedication to ensuring a safe work environment and processes. Ensuring that strict process safety requirements are adhered to. Ensuring that all projects receive adequate hazard analysis prior to project start and project safety is paramount for the project duration.

What You Need to Succeed :

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required :

Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project

What We Offer :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. The salary range for this position is $88,500.00 - $147,500.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state / local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2025.