Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer LOCATION: Charlotte, NC, US, 28208 REQ ID: 48185 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2023, Sealed Airgenerated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit Job Description SUMMARY We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Global Engineering Extrusion Innovation team. This individual will have direct ownership of large and small projects globally and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact for Sealed Air. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, excellent communicators, and able to embrace innovative ideas. As a member of this team, you will design and develop new equipment for SEE's internal extrusion process platforms. This role will enable you to drive equipment development projects through all stages of the process: project conceptualization, planning, design, manufacturing, in-house testing, documentation, and support. RESPONSIBILITIES In this role you will be responsible for identifying & implementing new technologies, in support of the company's plastics extrusion network to improve automation, rate, yield, safety, quality, service and cost metrics. The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer will work independently and with a team to develop and implement automated/touchless manufacturing solutions and work on identified Transformation Projects within our supply chain organization. This individual must be able to develop, execute, and manage projects to include partnering with technicians, process engineers, scientists, and manufacturing personnel to ensure not only the project but also the company's success. This candidate should be comfortable using their creative and technical background to develop feasible solutions to problems where a known solution may not exist. This is a growth position that can lead to even greater opportunities in the future. Primary responsibilities of the team include the following: * Leads the development, testing, and implementation of new equipment supporting Sealed Air's Touchless Automation/digitalization initiative. * Apply strong technical skills to all facets of projects to include budgeting, planning and solution development, equipment specification, design, and startup, while coordinating with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and contractors to complete projects on time and within budget. * Provide technical leadership throughout development and effectively interface with internal and external customers * Develop automation solutions to optimize plant floor operations including process and material flow. * Identify/evaluate new technologies that can be incorporated into the existing processes to improve yield, increase throughput, and/or reduce cost. * Create and review 3D CAD designs and 2D drawings * Conduct hands-on testing of prototype equipment * Other assignments as required. Qualifications * Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited university * Minimum 3+ years of relevant product or equipment design and development experience * Demonstrated ability to meet technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions * Demonstrated ability to take projects from the concept stage all the way through commissioning and hand-off * Exceptional problem solving and mechanical design abilities (particularly industrial equipment design) * Proficiency in 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks experience preferred) and SolidWorks PDM * Experience with industrial pneumatics systems design is a plus * Experience and familiarity with controls/automation systems is a plus * Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills and a work ethic that corresponds with SEE's core values * Ability and willingness to travel is required up to 20%. * Work experience in manufacturing of plastic packaging is a strong plus * Proficient with Microsoft Office products Requisition id:48185 Relocation:No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. *Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [emailprotected]. LINK1 MON1 WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR? It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability. It's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte Job Segment: Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, CAD, Drafting, Engineering

Created: 2024-10-22