Automation Project Execution Engineer & Layout Specialist

Overview

Lead the development and execution of North America automation capital projects, covering layout, installation, capacity, PLC programming and electrical engineering, with a focus on driving TSP engagement and delivering key project objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and execution of North America automation capital projects, including layout, installation, capacity, PLC programming, and electrical engineering activities.
• Drive TSP engagement and collaborate with Procurement and project teams to achieve key project objectives and metrics.
• Coach and manage TSPs and project team members to strengthen technical capabilities and execution.
• Prioritize value engineering and cost-saving opportunities throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, regulatory, quality, and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate across Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, EHS, IT, equipment suppliers, and external service providers.
• Complete required project documentation, including EFS, EDR, appropriation activities, and Corporate Financial Instructions.
• Lead design and scope discussions with Plant and Central teams to gain alignment and incorporate stakeholder feedback.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Mechatronics with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering on capital projects - management/execution.
• Ability and flexibility to work in a distribution or manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation.
• Must be able to travel up to 50+% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience in the design requirement and safe operation of high-speed tissue manufacturing / Tissue Converting, high-speed personal care product manufacturing equipment and Logistics/Distribution facilities processes with an ability to translate that knowledge in support of automation implementation projects.
• Experience in a combination of engineering, operations, and/or leadership.
• Experience with logistics and/or manufacturing automation technologies such as AGVs, AMRs, 6 axis robotics, etc. with desire to grow and employ that knowledge as a subject matter expert.
• Related technical experience includes various roles at both mill/staff locations and/or cross sector experiences including AutoCAD and warehouse design.
• Demonstrated success in managing TSPs supporting project execution.
• Familiarity with capital project management, equipment installations and start-ups.

Details

• Location: USA, remote.
• Employment type: Full time, regular employee.
• Local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only; no relocation support provided.
• Salary range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD (US locations only), plus eligibility for a target bonus and benefits.