Summary: Coordinates activities and resources necessary to execute assigned Engineering Projects. Operates Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to design and produce plans for machines, machine modifications, parts, and layouts.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares accurate cost analyses of all development projects and forecasts accurate project completion dates
• Participates in contract negotiations, ensuring efficiency and profitability for the Company
• Coordinates activities and resources necessary to execute assigned Engineering Projects placing particular emphasis on servicing existing product lines
• Remains alert to industry technology and equipment changes for future development
• Operates Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to design and produce plans for machines, machine modifications, parts, and layouts
• Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility
• Ensures optimum performance of the function. Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain stae-of-art practices
• Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise
• Assumes other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Seven years progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience required in flexible packaging perferred

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible
• Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities, sound judgement
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Resourceful and well organized
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive, while recognizing and supporting the organization's preferences and priorities
• Self-starter and results-oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations