Sr. Mgr, Proj Engineering

Smurfit Westrock Company

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • At least 10 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams
  • Experience managing capital projects and cross-functional teams
  • Knowledgeable in pulp, paper, utilities, and power generation processes
  • Familiarity with sustainability and environmental compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the Engineering Department
  • Champion safety and environmental compliance culture
  • Manage the mill capital budget and project scoping activities
  • Oversee project execution in line with corporate engineering standards
  • Provide leadership to engineers and external resources
  • Support operational improvements by coordinating resources
  • Deliver technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Relocation support available
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • Engagement in impactful sustainability initiatives
  • Access to advanced technical resources and support
  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR63817

Posting Job Title
Engineering Manager

Locations
AL Stevenson

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
30-Jun-2026

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

The Engineering Manager leads the day-to-day activities of the Stevenson Mill Engineering Department, where safety performance and environmental excellence are foundational expectations. This role is responsible for managing internal engineering resources and coordinating outside engineering support as needed to successfully deliver mill objectives.

The Engineering Manager oversees the mill capital portfolio, partnering with Corporate Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal on larger projects. Success in this role requires timely execution of projects, effective cost management, and accurate reporting of project results. This position reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK

  • Champion a culture of safety and environmental compliance.
  • Ensure all projects comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards (OSHA, NFPA, IEEE, building codes, etc).
  • Execute projects in accordance with corporate engineering standards and reporting requirements.
  • Manage the mill capital budget and front-end loading activities, including idea generation, project scoping, cost estimating, and approval development.
  • Maintain and update the mill's strategic capital plan to support long-term business objectives.
  • Provide leadership and direction to project engineers, project managers, and external engineering resources.
  • Serve as a technical resource to Operations and Maintenance organizations.
  • Support operational improvement initiatives by coordinating internal and external technical resources.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning, and project closeout.
  • Ensure projects deliver intended safety, reliability, quality, environmental, and financial results.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive sustainable solutions to recurring problems.


Core Competencies

  • Safety and Environmental Leadership
  • Ability to Execute
  • Change Leadership
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Making and Judgment
  • Initiative
  • Innovation
  • Planning and Prioritization
  • Problem Solving and Analysis
  • Quality and Continuous Improvement
  • Work Process
  • Technical Excellence


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience within the pulp and paper industry.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical and professional employees.
  • Experience managing capital projects and cross-functional project teams.
  • Working knowledge of pulp, paper, utilities, and power generation processes.
  • Experience supporting projects outside of primary engineering discipline.
  • Knowledge of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements.
  • Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, PI ProcessBook / PI Vision, Process control and data systems, Talent management systems


Skills:

  • Leadership Skills
  • Computer Skills (Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, PI ProcessBook / PI Vision, Process control and data systems, Talent management systems)
  • Analytical and Business Skills
  • Financial and Capital Management
  • Relationship Management


Keywords: Engineering Manager, Capital Project Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, paper mill, paper, containerboard, medium, recycled paper, recycle paper mill, kraft, kraft paper, corrugated medium, liner, linerboard, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering

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

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