Senior Project Engineer

Sonoco ThermoSafe – Senior Project Engineer
While reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work with members of the engineering, product development, and R&D team to conceive, develop, prototype, test, and debug packaging solution systems and/or new material technologies in accordance with established policies, goals, and objectives; must have the ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize project deadlines, follow up and complete critical items; required to quickly generate numerous design concepts, narrow down, and select the best option through and appropriate mix of analysis and prototyping; ability to motivate others to reach timelines and deliverables. In most cases customers will include pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, clinical trials, diagnostics, and other life science-based industries.

What you'll be doing:
• Develop ideas for, manage, and lead projects from concept to production release
• Liaison cross-functionally with stakeholders to determine what types of products might be successful, research product ideas to determine their viability, and research how existing products on the market are performing
• Design prototypes and feasibility models for proof-of-concept testing
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies
• Lead efforts to verify and validate new product designs
• Prepare and manage Test Protocols, Reports, and Trade Studies
• Perform analysis of test results in relation to design specifications and test objectives, root cause analysis
• Identify and interact with vendors to obtain engineering materials, processes, and equipment
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians, contract manufacturers, assemblers, or other support personnel to assist in optimizing system performance
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to pilot production level, support existing products
• Communicate with all areas of the company. The ability to communicate with both internal and external partners to bring products to fruition is essential
 

This position is located in Montgomeryville, PA.

We'd love to hear from you if:
• You have a BS in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable degree
• You have 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a good background in the product development process
• Candidate must be flexible and able to adapt to changes in priorities
• Cold chain experience - highly preferred
• You have the ability to work in a high-speed, deadline-oriented environment, and the ability to work individually or as part of a team
• You can interpret customers goals and challenges into product and/or solution requirements
• You can create visual presentations of designs and concepts using CAD and PowerPoint for internal and external review
• You have project management experience and the attention to detail to oversee and manage projects, samples, pricing and reports, and provide regular status updates on timelines and deliverables
• You have superior communication skills. Communicating with new and existing customers to provide information on products and solutions, resolve problems, and for technical support. You will communicate with all areas of the company, with both internal and external partners, working closely with sales, marketing and operations teams
• Experience with Solidworks CAD modeling
• Familiarity with heat transfer and thermodynamics principles
• Experience in thermal FEA and CFD simulation using any commercial software - preferred.
• Willing to travel

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $ 89,925.00 to $ 107,910.00 .

This is a progression position and level will be based on candidate experience and business needs. 

If applicable.....An annual incentive is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual incentive is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options effective on the first of the month following your hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 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

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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.