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Mechanical Project Engineer
WestRock
Software Engineering
Syracuse, NY, USA
USD 115,500-192,500 / year
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
General Information
Job ID
ATR53276
Posting Job Title
Mechanical Project Engineer
Locations
NY Syracuse
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
28-Jul-2025
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Career Opportunity:
Solvay Mill is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with the ability to apply a wide range of design experiences and mechanical engineering expertise to capital projects throughout the mill operations.
How you will impact WestRock:
- Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electromechanical systems to determine best option for replacement.
- By effectively managing large capital projects, this key role significantly impacts our ongoing ability to improve the productivity of the mill.
- Meet with project stakeholders in various departments to develop project needs and provide ongoing engineering/technical support.
- Establish needs for all aspects of items required to develop, plan, and execute assigned projects such as engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations efforts.
- Develop scope, schedule, and budget plans for assigned projects.
- Prepare and publish detailed, scope, schedule, engineering, construction, and commissioning plans to effectively manage assigned projects.
- Manage required project documentation from project inception through implementation and close out.
- Manage assigned projects to perform within established scope, schedule, and budget targets.
- Prepare and submit project progress reports as required.
- Provide engineering and technical support to mill operations and maintenance departments as requested.
- Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all required support services required for assigned projects such as electrical, control, mechanical, civil, and other applicable engineering requirements.
- Identify, plan, solicit, and arrange for all construction and startup services required to support the implementation of assigned projects.
- Occasionally work as requested with larger project teams in a supporting role to facilitate the completion of larger projects.
- Conceptualize, document, distribute, procure, and expedite construction services required for assigned projects.
- Provide mechanical/civil engineering support for other project managers as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you need:
What we offer:
$123,200 - 184,800 The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to relevant skills and experience, credentials for the position, time in an applicable role, and geographic location. |
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
The salary range for this position is $115,500.00 - $192,500.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2025.