You will be responsible for projects from inception to development, all the way to successful commercialization. Thus, it is a very rewarding role with opportunities for growth and variety of work.
Sonoco is a $7.5 billion company with 127 years of rich history. Based at our Corporate Headquarters in Hartsville, SC, you’ll enjoy the mild South Carolina winter weather and the charm of a smaller town—home to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM), ranked the #1 Best Public High School in SC and #4 in the nation. Plus, you’re perfectly positioned for weekend escapes: just 2 hours from the SC coast at Myrtle Beach and 4 hours from the Great Smoky Mountains.
What You’ll Be Doing
Collaborate with Experts: Partner with engineers, scientists, and project managers to design, test, and refine products and processes relating to our paper-based industrial products.
Be Hands-On: Work directly in our R&D facilities alongside technicians to bring concepts to life through prototyping and experimentation.
Generate Ideas: Identify and pitch new opportunities for growth, material & product design optimization, and breakthrough productivity initiatives.
Lead with Data: Use tools like Python, Minitab, and Excel to perform deep-dive analytics and to make informed technical decisions and to identify productivity opportunities.
Identify projects aimed at making us more competitive on our product designs, materials, or manufacturing processes.
Own the Lifecycle: Manage project timelines from conception to commercialization using Planner and other modern project management tools.
Keep Leadership Informed: Provide clear, data-driven updates on project status, milestones, and strategic alignment.
Bridge the Gaps: Work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Quality, and Marketing to identify opportunities and needs as well as to ensure technical solutions meet real-world market needs.
Build Technical Expertise: Develop a "master-level" understanding of our materials and products—using that depth of knowledge to fuel meaningful innovation.
We’d love to hear from you if you have
Education: A BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or a related technical field).
Experience: 5+ years of experience managing technical and/or engineering projects is desired.
Project Expertise: A proven track record in project management; PMP, PMI, or PPM certifications are a significant plus.
Technical Savvy: Knowledge of the paper industry is a bonus, but a passion for innovation is essential.
Collaborative Mindset: You thrive in a team setting and enjoy an environment that rewards creative problem-solving and meaningful innovation.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this role is $107,440.00 - $120,870.00
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
