WestRock

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

Manage technical projects aimed at product and process problem solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill’s goals and objectives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

• Assists in troubleshooting problems and teaching others how to react
• Assists in the planning and completion of production projects
• Administratively track any trials, changes and continual production information
• Assists in organizing and implementing any changes or trials
• Makes daily checks of production output and contributing factors
• Promotes daily safety communications while helping ensure a clean environment
• Process customer complaints offering corrective actions
• Maintains communications with customers while helping correct problems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science Engineering

Experience in a process engineering role (Co-Op / internship experience, or 1+ years experience)

Pulp & paper mill background is a plus

WESTROCK VALUES

• Integrity – We are honest, ethical and do the right thing.
• Respect – We treat one another with respect and earn the respect of others through our actions.
• Accountability – We are responsible for our work, to our team and for contributing to the success of our company.
• Excellence – We strive to perform at the highest levels – for ourselves and for our customers, investors and communities

Keywords: process engineer, process engineering, reach engineer, production efficiency, waste reduction, optimization, process optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, process improvement, paper, paper machine, chemical engineer, chemical engineering, steam, recaust, power & recovery, pulp, pulp mill, power, recovery, boiler, boilers, paper, linerboard, pulp, pulp & paper, woodyard, lime kiln, limekiln, trials, PI, JDE, increasing speed, chemical reduction, paperboard, linerboard, liner, containerboard, sbb, sbs, boxboard, corrugated medium, brown paper, kraft paper

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.