Mechanical Engineer

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team located in Richmond, VA. 

Your Role:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be a key influencer in manufacturing process control, reliability, and automation for the plant. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to implement innovative designs, manage projects, and provide tactical support to improve plant safety and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). Your role will involve significant involvement in the installation and ramp-up of a new blown film extrusion and packaging line, as well as supporting our Facilities, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Drive and promote our safety culture within the sites including contractors, suppliers, and visitors.
• Mechanically scope, design, engineer, or modify equipment that improves safety, quality, cost, or delivery.
• Manage capital projects utilizing project management life cycle.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and suppliers to ensure that new equipment upgrades meet necessary performance, design, and safety specifications.
• Supply the necessary technical data, drawings, etc. to keep projects moving efficiently and effectively.
• Participate and/or facilitate maintainability and design reviews with key stakeholders and end users.
• Review and approve engineering technical documents, as applicable.
• Perform factory and site acceptance testing for new equipment.
• Support the safe commissioning and startup of new projects and/or equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Ensure that proper training and turnover packages are provided to the plant operations maintaining a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and meeting all specifications.
• Drive projects to completion while maintaining timeline, budget, and project objectives.

You will love it here if…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

We need you to have:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering with 2-4 years of practical work experience in Nylon film, blown film extrusion or film converting.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• MS Office, AutoCAD, process data analytics software experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated competencies of engineering concepts, process control, fluid power, and good engineering practices.
• Knowledge and application of industry-relevant NFPA, ASME, ANSI, and other applicable codes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.

Icing on the cake:

• Proficient in SAP.
• Experience encouraging others towards common goals.
• Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience in packaging printing, packaging, or slitting. 

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on?  
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?  
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?  

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

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  Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.