Job Description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

We are seeking resumes for a Mechanical Project Engineer at our Gladstone, VA Riverville Mill.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Project Engineer is Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill which will include but not limited to, compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support. Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs. Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information. Conducts data analysis projects and uses data to make business decisions. Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes. Successful candidates should have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment and recovery operations. Interest/aptitude in controls.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Applicants must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a process engineering or paper manufacturing operations industry
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Auto Cad and Project
• Ability to develop and train on processes and systems being put into place

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems would be preferred
• Some project management experience preferred
• At least seven (7) years of previous engineering experience lending to strong demonstratable knowledge of engineering principles and procedures preferred

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

• Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, handle multiple projects, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
• Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills
• Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving
• Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change

PAY & BENEFITS:

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Vacation Time – 3 weeks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $86,400-$108,000.
• 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.
• 11 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.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.