Corporate Project Engineer - Manufacturing - Remote

IPG is a global leader in packaging and protective solutions, seeking a Corporate Project Engineer to manage technical and operational projects in a manufacturing environment. The role involves leading strategic projects, managing OEMs, and developing capital plans while ensuring safety and efficiency in production.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully lead assigned corporate strategic projects:
• Select and organize the project team
• Develop robust capital plans to meet project goals, including:
• Ensuring world-class safety practices are designed into the process
• Ensuring equipment is designed for low-cost and efficient production:
• Productivity gains through automation or process simplification
• Reprocessed raw materials usage to improve yield
• Energy efficiency
• Ease of maintenance, operations, and change over
• Selecting equipment that is cost-effective and demonstrably capable of achieving project goals
• Execute the approved capital plan:
• Meet capital budget targets
• Meet installation and operational timelines
• Meet project performance requirements
• Develop and conduct employee training sessions for new equipment and processes
• Maintain detailed records and orderly files on all assigned projects
• Issue periodic status reports
• Manage OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) from concept through start-up, including design reviews, equipment specifications, build oversight, testing, and commissioning
• Create and manage FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) plans and requirements to ensure equipment meets performance, safety, and business case expectations
• Work closely with the commercial and finance teams to develop business cases, ensuring equipment and process solutions align with financial, operational, and strategic objectives
• Recommend improved processes, procedures, equipment, and materials to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality
• Develop and implement production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner
• Recommend equipment and processes for the manufacture of new products
• Investigate and provide remedies for manufacturing process problems
• Establish working relationships with outside personnel to meet project objectives
• Maintain knowledge of current products, processes, equipment, and procedures to support design and equipment analysis
• Evaluate environmental compliance projects as they relate to process functions
• Review proposals from outside vendors regarding new or modernized production/processing equipment
• Develop, implement, and communicate work instructions, procedures, and documentation necessary to support work responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering plus five years of documented engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills, project scheduling abilities, and small-team leadership experience
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform assignments under a minimum level of supervision
• Excellent PC and software skills
• Understanding of modern PLCs and their integration with machinery
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks (AutoCAD preferred)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen concepts
• Ability and willingness to travel 1–3 weeks per month based on project needs
• Experience in e-commerce packaging production
• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred)