Sonoco · 4 months ago
Technical Engineer III
Hartsville, SC, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSonoco Products Company is a global leader in packaging solutions, seeking an innovative and energetic Technical Engineer III to join their Global Technology & Engineering team. This role involves providing project management leadership for various technology and engineering projects, focusing on product and process improvements, equipment developments, and technical innovations.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Provides project management leadership for Global Converting Technology & Engineering
Project management and/or project oversight for such initiatives as product developments/improvements, process developments/improvements, equipment developments/improvements, materials developments/improvements and various projects related to technical innovations and technical leadership
Projects will also focus on the successful and timely commercialization of technologies
Provide Technical Training for operations, quality, commercial and other technical personnel
Demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization
Must work well with all teams and functions to accomplish our objectives
Qualification
Required
4 year engineering degree required (Mechanical Engineering is preferred)
Experience in paper related industries is a plus
Project Management experience
Experience using MS Project/Planner
PMP Certification is a plus
Knowledge of programs such as Solidworks, Inventor, etc. is a plus
Creative & innovative mindset
Project management proficiency
Continuous improvement of our project management process its effectiveness
Time management of yourself and others
Project expense management & tracking
Technology & innovation idea development and management
Technical support & training
Excellent problem solving capabilities
Travel as required
Project Management Leadership for self and others
How to improve our project management process & effectiveness
Time management
Competitive strategy
Expense management
Technology & Innovation ideas
Technical Support & training
Technology/Engineering innovation ideas creation
General problem solving
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
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Sonoco has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (7)
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase