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.

Entry Level Process Engineer Opportunity- New Grads Encouraged to Apply

As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for managing technical projects aimed at product and process problem-solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. You will provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill’s goals and objectives while driving continuous process improvement.

How you will impact WestRock:

Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve operating efficiency and performance and minimize variationPartner with operations, E&I, and Process Control Engineers to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each stepDrive continuous process improvement within an operating area through the coordination and management of raw material and other process trialsServe as the owner and subject matter expert for Process Book (the mill’s software to view Distributed Control System equipment), ensuring that all data and documentation is accurate and up to dateTroubleshoot pump performance with a pump curve analysis to assess whether a pump is under designed, past life expectancy, worn out, or under performing for various reasonsTrack and analyze data related to any trials, changes and continual production information to inform recommendations and decisionsGather and cleanse production and process data and perform statistical/analytical tests to uncover important variables and their impactsGenerate production reporting, create process monitoring report, and perform daily troubleshooting of the processReview and share best practices with peers in technical subject areas including computer software and systemsRegularly communicate process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable way

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; Paper Science or chemical engineering preferred. New and upcoming graduates encouraged to applyMust have 0 to 2 years of experience in a process engineering roleExperience with plant information systems and MinitabStrong problem-solving and process-analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvementsPossess effective communication skills to clearly convey process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable wayProven track record of collaboration within cross functional teamsVBA and PI training is preferredWork experience in the paper industry or similar industry through an internship or co-op is preferred Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.