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This role partners with manufacturing teams, operators, technicians, OEMs, and suppliers to improve equipment performance, reliability, productivity, and product quality.\nThe position leads capital equipment projects, develops machine improvements, supports process optimization efforts, and works with equipment suppliers to advance converting technologies. The Senior Converting Engineer provides technical leadership through project execution, engineering expertise, and cross-functional collaboration while serving as a key resource for assigned converting equipment platforms.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as a subject matter expert for assigned converting equipment, specifically focused on paper and film.\nLead capital equipment development, upgrade, and modernization projects from concept through implementation.\nDevelop equipment specifications, technical requirements, scopes of work, and project plans.\nManage project timelines, deliverables, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.\nSupport equipment commissioning, startup, FATs, SATs, and performance validation activities.\nPartner with OEMs and suppliers to evaluate, improve, and develop converting equipment solutions.\nIdentify opportunities for proprietary machine enhancements and equipment modifications.\nDesign and implement equipment upgrades that improve safety, reliability, productivity and quality.\nLead development of new consumable types through converting assets.\nLead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for technical and operational challenges.\nPartner with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to identify and implement equipment improvements.\nWork with operators and process technicians to evaluate process settings, consumables, and equipment capabilities.\nSupport plant-led process optimization efforts through testing, analysis, and engineering recommendations.\nDevelop engineering concepts, layouts, specifications, and documentation for machine modifications and equipment improvements.\nCoordinate internal and external resources to support successful project execution.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and project teams.\n\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.\n10+ years of engineering experience in capital equipment engineering. Experience with web handling highly preferred.\nExperience leading capital equipment development, equipment upgrades, and technology implementation projects.\nStrong mechanical design and machine development experience.\nProven experience working with OEMs, equipment suppliers, and external technical partners.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence technical decisions without direct authority.\nStrong project management, organizational, and communication skills.\nExperience troubleshooting equipment, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable solutions.\nExperience with machine connectivity, Industrial IoT, real-time equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance, or manufacturing data analytics – preferred.\nTravel – 25%.\n\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nKnowledge of converting equipment, manufacturing processes, and capital equipment systems.\nStrong mechanical design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong project management skills. Ability to maintain project schedules, budgets, and trackers. Effective at reporting out project statuses to key stakeholders.\nAbility to manage multiple technical projects while balancing operational and business priorities.\nFamiliarity with industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, servo systems, sensors, and process control loops. Ability to work effectively with controls engineers, OEMs, and plant personnel to troubleshoot equipment issues, optimize machine performance, and implement equipment enhancements.\nAbility to effectively collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, plant leadership, operators, technicians, and engineering teams.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.\nAbility to translate operational challenges into practical engineering solutions.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, including technical presentations and project updates.\nAbility to use equipment performance data to identify trends, improve reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.\nAbility to provide technical leadership through expertise, collaboration, and execution.\n\nCompensation \nThe listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience and skills.\n\nCompensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. 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