Join the IPG Team!
Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!
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A Corporate Project Engineer will have demonstrated work and leadership characteristics required to achieve success in a multi-faceted manufacturing environment. The position demands an individual capable of working on technical and operational projects involving a broad range of equipment, materials, and procedural issues. A Corporate Project Engineer will have proven talents in written and verbal communication, logical thought processes, project design and management, teamwork, and the ability to recognize potential problems and provide solutions.
This role also requires significant travel—between 1 to 3 weeks per month depending on project status—to support project execution, vendor management, equipment installation, and plant-level activities.
PRINCIPAL 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.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred) plus five years of documented engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in e-commerce packaging production is preferred.
- 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.
Why Choose IPG?
At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.
Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.
With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!
We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.
You belong here. Join us today!