{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1be40fe4007f98098f20ea89","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1be40fe4007f98098f20ea89","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1be40fe4007f98098f20ea89","title":"Project Engineer","description":"From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high-quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper and printing paper grades.\nConsistent with its’ Mission, NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world class performance while leading a principle based, process disciplined organization.\nNORPAC is looking for a skilled Project Engineer to develop projects/solutions and who enjoys working with a multi-discipline team in a fast paced and innovative manufacturing environment.\nDuties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)\nPlan, lead, organize, and monitor capital and major maintenance projects consistent with NORPAC business goals\nConduct feasibility, scoping, planning, implementation, and commissioning phases of engineering projects\nManage engineering consulting personnel engaged in preparation of project scope and estimates, detail design, and equipment procurement for large projects\nPerform basic mechanical and piping design as needed for small projects\nCoordinate work with other engineers, operations, and maintenance on small and large projects.\nSpecify and assist in procurement of equipment and materials\nLearn and apply formal problem-solving techniques to improve process capability and product quality\nWork with operations, maintenance, and management to solve daily safety, production, and quality issues\nParticipate and/or facilitate problem-solving task teams\nWorking knowledge of process piping and equipment (e.g. pressure vessels, pumps, pressing equipment, drying equipment, conveyers, and roll handling)\nOther duties as assigned and identified\nRequired Qualifications and Key Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field and/or equivalent education/experience\nMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility\nPossess excellent skills in written and oral communication, time management, problem solving, conflict resolution and small task group facilitation\nDemonstrated ability to develop cooperative working relationships between individuals and departments and a demonstrated ability to learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills base\nAbility to prepare, analyze, and critique project financial justifications\nDemonstrated experience in project management\nStrong computer knowledge and skills that includes experience in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint\nFlexible to meet changing business and team needs and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.\nAbility to excel with minimal supervision\nAction-oriented and results-focused person, with the ability to flow to work\nAble to thrive in an autonomous, empowered, self-driven, and rapidly evolving and improving work environment\nDesirable:\n7 or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility\nPrior experience in pulp and paper engineering and/or field work concerning pulp and paper-making machinery and piping systems\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project, and SAP\nExperience working with non-traditional, high-performance work systems\nCompensation:\nAnnual salary range for this position is $91,000 - $135,000, depending on experience (DOE).\nThis position is eligible for:\nNORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation pay, floaters upon hire, and paid holidays.","company":"Norpac","rawCompany":"norpac","city":"Longview","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:43:58.876Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"322120","title":"Paper Mills","slug":"paper-mills"},{"code":"322130","title":"Paperboard Mills","slug":"paperboard-mills"},{"code":"322299","title":"All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-converted-paper-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer","description":"From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. 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