Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
Manages cost savings opportunities. Includes, but is not limited to, coating replacement, coating usage optimization, and equipment usage or replacement.
Manages key technical and strategic projects. Includes but is not limited to quality improvement, regulatory, rationalization, strategic supply, and customer requests.
Provides 'Maintenance of Business' operational support for the ongoing use of commercial materials. This includes customer complaints, operational challenges, internal quality assurance. This may occur as an individual contributor or as part of a multi-functional team.
Understands container specification requirements and utilizes this knowledge to assist with sales requests, plant substitutions, engineering projects, and R&D projects.
Participates in engineering projects which involves the use or application of materials including: can coatings, can compounds, sealants, components for manufacturing paper cans
Input for the equipment specifications
Equipment buy-off
Equipment start-up at the final location
Operational documentation
Performs data collect and analysis to support data driven decisions.
Creates, communicates and executes project plans and reports.
Other duties as assigned.
50% Travel
This position is located at the Columbus Operating Center in Columbus, Ohio.
We'd love to hear from you if:
Working knowledge of the following areas:
Engineering principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures
Can/end materials and manufacturing processes, container filling, processing and packaging practices
Container expectation/performance
Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and basic statistics
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Broad understanding of experimentation
Scientific Method
Variables
Defining what is known and supported with data
Communication
Written communication - e-mail, reports
Oral Communication - lead meetings, technical discussions, persuasive
Broad Audience
Technical and non-technical
External and internal contacts
Executive summaries
50% Travel
Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree or equivalent work experience
Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related technical degree
Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is below. A higher base salary may be available depending upon experience and qualifications.Engineer I role is from $73,280 - $82,440.Engineer II role is from $88,000 - $99,000.Engineer III role is from $107,440 - $120,870, plus an annual target bonus of 7.5% of the base salary.Engineer IV role is from $122,320 - $137,610, plus an annual target bonus of 7.5% of the base salary.Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursementWe 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, pregnancyHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Performance bonus
Additional Information
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.
Provide technical expertise in a hybrid R&D and Operational Support role for raw materials used in the manufacturing of steel food and aerosol packaging. Effectively communicate with external suppliers and internally with operations, supply chain, planning, sales, and other teams.
Sonoco · - OH - Columbus Operating Center - D149