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. 

We are seeking an innovative and energetic Technical Engineer III to join our Global Technology & Engineering team.  We are offering a great opportunity for someone to learn and grow and to work with a fun and innovative team of professionals.

Qualifications:

Creative & innovative mindsetProject management proficiencyContinuous improvement of our project management process its effectivenessTime management of yourself and othersProject expense management & trackingTechnology & innovation idea development and managementTechnical support & trainingExcellent problem solving capabilitiesTravel as required

Proactively & effectively manages projects (you will not be leading all these projects but, will be serving as the project manager) related to:

New product developments and improvementsNew process developments and improvementsEquipment developments, designs and improvementsInternal & external technology commercializationProductivity and optimization projects for products, processes and our proprietary systemsInternal technology leveragingTechnology & Engineering Innovations

This Position is responsible for leading or providing project management leadership for various projects related to successfully executing our technology & engineering strategies including new product developments, process developments, equipment developments, material developments, optimization projects, etc. for all our industrial converting divisions.

The person in this position will provide project management leadership to help the Global Technology & Engineering organization execute projects in a timely and effective fashion.  This person will also lead projects as appropriate.  Projects will be varied as described above and will be in support of all our converting divisions

What you will do:

Provides project management leadership for Global Converting Technology & EngineeringProject management and/or project oversight for such initiatives as product developments/improvements, process developments/improvements, equipment developments/improvements, materials developments/improvements and various projects related to technical innovations and technical leadershipProjects will also focus on the successful and timely commercialization of technologiesProvide Technical Training for operations, quality, commercial and other technical personnelDemonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels of the organizationMust work well with all teams and functions to accomplish our objectives

Qualifications:

Project Management Leadership for self and othersTravel as requiredHow to improve our project management process & effectivenessTime managementCompetitive strategyExpense managementTechnology & Innovation ideasTechnical Support & training.Technology/Engineering innovation ideas creationGeneral problem solving

Requirements:

4 year engineering degree required (Mechanical Engineering is preferred)Experience in paper related industries is a plusProject Management experienceExperience using MS Project/PlannerPMP Certification is a plusKnowledge of programs such as Solidworks, Inventor, etc. is a plus.

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 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 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.