Engineer IV – Manufacturing & Capital ProjectsLocation: Orlando, FLEmployment Type: Full-TimeRelocation Assistance AvailableTravel Required: Up to 40%

Our Award-Winning Client, an industry-leading manufacturer in the plastics and packaging sector, is seeking a highly skilled Engineer IV to join their Orlando-based team. This senior-level role will focus on engineering leadership, project execution, and process optimization across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as project lead for major capital initiatives, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and performance to design standards.

• Provide engineering and processing support to facilities in Orlando, FL; Winchester, KY; and Hanover, PA.

• Actively drive maintenance excellence programs and support reliability improvements.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment upgrades, and automation strategies.

• Collaborate with Plant Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to identify productivity opportunities and address skill gaps.

• Contribute to hands-on troubleshooting, equipment enhancements, and day-to-day technical support when required.

• Maintain strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, machinery, and Sonoco processes.

• Monitor project spend and ensure cost-effective execution of capital investments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably with a mechanical or plastics focus.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the plastics industry (injection molding and/or profile extrusion).

• Proven experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, automation, and PLCs.

• Strong track record of project management, including budget control and vendor coordination.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% and occasionally work extended hours or weekends as project needs dictate.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on injection molding processing and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with maintenance assessments and technical skill evaluations.

• Proficiency with MS Office, CAD software, and project management tools.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, with annual performance bonus eligibility (target bonus of 7.5% of base).

• Full relocation package available.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on transformative, high-impact capital projects across multiple sites.

Confidentiality Note: All candidate submissions will be treated confidentially. We review new roles frequently and will contact you should your experience align with this opportunity or others within our client network.