Senior Staff Engineer

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer in Atkins, AR. The role involves coordinating project planning, execution, and closure while providing technical leadership for capital projects and existing equipment. Responsibilities include preparing mechanical specifications, reviewing vendor compliance, and ensuring effective communication across departments. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environments.
Description Position Overview

The primary roles and responsibilities of the Sr. Mechanical Engineer are to coordinate project planning, execution, start-up, and closure according to strict deadlines and budget. This position must work closely with their end customers, whether operations, maintenance, environmental, or some combination of all. They must be able to communicate effectively with all departments from the conception phase all the way through project closure. They must be able to negotiate through differing opinions and personalities, thereby reinforcing a team concept.
Responsibilities

Required to provide technical assistance and leadership to support capital projects, as well as maintenance, operations, and reliability activities for existing equipment and processes unrelated to a given project. Provides efficient solutions to the deveLine of Progressionment of processes on all stages of a project lifecycle from design, through to installation and final commissioning. Prepares mechanical specifications and performs bid evaluations for new equipment. Reviews vendor drawings for specification compliance. Provides expertise, knowledge and interpretations in mechanical-related codes. Provides engineering support to rerate or repair existing equipment. Monitors work when performed by outside contractor engineers and designers, for specification compliance, timeliness and cost effectiveness. Researches and analyzes design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Preparation of estimates for Mechanical Equipment scope, project start-up and troubleshooting, Interfacing with Operations, Vendors, and Construction Contractors throughout design, construction, and startup. Must understand process piping and pumping systems; how to design, troubleshoot, and upgrade. Work in a team environment. High degree of self-motivation and able to work without daily direct supervision. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing departmental needs and goals, up and down the organization. Provide leadership to maintain and improve safe working conditions and maintaining good housekeeping practices. Identify short and long range needs, prioritize these needs and deveLine of Progressiona plan to meet these needs.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of experience related to the design, procurement, operation, and maintenance of fixed mechanical equipment in a pulp & paper, chemical, petrochemical or similar manufacturing environment. Good working knowledge of ASME and API codes for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and piping systems, etc. The candidate must have a working knowledge of how projects flow thru various phases, and how to manage each of these phases to completion.
Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.
Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.