Project Engineer

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Sonoco is a very diversified company. We have 16 business units and most are looking to hire, including; Rigid Paper & Closures, Global Plastics, Flexibles, Paper, Recycling, Consumer Technology/R&D, Protective Solutions, Tubes & Cores, and more! Whichever business unit you join, you can expect a tailored experience!

We Look For Students Who

• Have or will obtain a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Technology or Business by December 2023 or May 2024
• Previous internship experience (preferably in Manufacturing or functional area)
• Proven leadership experience
• Desire to work in a Manufacturing environment
• Technical aptitude
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  
  

Under general supervision conceives, develops, implements and follows through products, processes, machinery, equipment, and procedures. Is responsible for engineering projects including design, parts selection and specification, construction, vendor (external) and customer (internal) interface, and start-up.

What You'll Be Doing

• Works Safely and promotes safety in all aspects of employment and design.
• Provides directions to drafters or designers and technicians assigned to their project.
• Designs complex systems with new equipment and supervises the construction, installation, start-up, and debugging of these systems.
• Makes branch plant trips or vendor visits as required to accomplish project objectives.
• Assists in making installed cost and schedule estimates on new and reworked machinery for project proposals.
• Works as part of project teams; communicates and cooperates with other team members.
• Works closely with paper mill technical and manufacturing personnel.
• Contributes ideas for product development, process improvement, and equipment development that will improve safety, improve operation efficiency, improve sustainability, or otherwise provide a competitive advantage.
• Work on multiple projects at one time.
• Maintains a program of self-development in product, process, and technical expertise by means of outside reading, technical courses, etc.
• Maintains and improves computer skills (word processing, spread sheets, MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Provide Technical Service to Sonoco’s Paper Mills, providing troubleshooting. and other technical assistance to the mill engineering and management personnel.
• Identifies and helps implement cost savings opportunities for the mills and projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Fully supports Sonoco’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) policies.
  
  

Compensation

The annual base salary range for Non-Technical Degrees is between $63,500 and $66,000. The annual base salary range for Technical Degrees is between $72,000 and $80,000.

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At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Salary : $63,500 - $80,000