Project Engineer

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Victorville, CA Until 9/20/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted January 14, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

Position Description
The Site Engineer is responsible for ensuring the plant’s systems and equipment are efficient, safe, and meet quality standards by overseeing the Facilities Maintenance group, implementing projects, and ensuring adherence to regulations.

We Offer

  • Opportunity: Enjoy peace of mind at a company with history of no layoffs and a strong promote-from-within business practice!
  • Engagement: Thrive in a positive work culture!
  • Rewards: Earn premium pay & benefits
  • Climate controlled environment year round.

You Will:

  • Assign the daily tasks of the Facilities Maintenance group to ensure timely completion of projects
  • Provide training and technical guidance, and assist with line problems as needed
  • Develop and implement the Preventive Maintenance programs for assigned processes
  • Oversee the timely completion of independent and corporate projects, regularly collaborating with other departments
  • Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and facility upgrades
  • Manage relationships with vendors and subcontractors
  • Ensure the plant maintains ISO standards and initiates action for food safety issues

 You Have:

  • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or comparable work experience is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of developing and implementing process improvements and trouble shooting in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, working drawings, and procedure manuals.
  • Proven success in decision-making and problems solving.


 

You'll Earn:

  • $75,000-$100,000 annually, based on skills, experience, education, and qualifications!

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

  • Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Caregiving via Care.com
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About this role

Summary

Oversee plant systems, manage projects, ensure safety, quality, and process improvements in manufacturing environment

Job title

Project Engineer

Experience level

comparable work experience or degree

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Victorville, CA; on-site role only

Salary

$75k–$100k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationblueprintstroubleshootingprocess improvementsdecision-making

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

facilitiesmaintenanceproject managementmanufacturingISO standards
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Victorville, CA, USA

On-site City