Mechanical Project Engineer

General Information

Job ID

ATR53157

Posting Job Title

Mechanical Project Engineer

Locations

AL Mahrt

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

11-Jul-2025

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

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.

Position: Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Code: ENPJP2 + Eng II, Proj Engineering

Location: Cottonton, AL

The Opportunity:

Primarily responsible for small capital projects, maintenance, and operations support engineering, developing, and implementing new processes and improving existing processes in the plant. This role also includes supporting other functions in the plant, e.g., safety initiatives, project engineering, environmental compliance, and production to meet the plants needs and goals.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Supporting Safety and Environmental initiatives that keep both employees and the environment protected.
• Performing various evaluations and calculations, e.g., sizing equipment, mass and energy balances, and fluid flows.
• Determine needed improvements to the plant by running trials and interpreting results.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, plant availability, production rates, and production costs.
• Defining process requirements for new products and plant expansions.
• Developing equipment specifications and installation requirements and ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.
• Support production engineers, maintenance, and other plant functions when needed, both capital and non-capital jobs.
• Act as the liaison between production and maintenance.
• Trouble shooting equipment and developing permanent solutions to recurring issues.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering is required (preferably Mechanical).
• The ideal candidate would have 5 10 years experience
• Excellent technical and engineering skills, communication skills including leading group meetings, multi-tasking, and use of problem-solving tools.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and use problem solving tools.
• Related industrial co-op/intern experience required.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.