Process Engineer I

Smurfit Westrock • Roanoke Rapids, NC • 6h ago

Entry-Level Process Engineer

New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Are you a recent or upcoming engineering graduate looking to launch your career in a hands-on manufacturing environment? As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in improving product quality, operating efficiency, and profitability through data-driven process improvements and technical problem-solving.

You\u2019ll partner closely with Operations, E&I, and Process Control teams to support mill objectives while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Applicants must be authorized to work

for any employer in the U.S. Visa

sponsorship is not available

for this position.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Determine, evaluate, and implement process changes and trials to improve operating efficiency, performance, and process stability

Collaborate with Operations, E&I, and Process Control Engineers to gain a full understanding of mill processes and cross-functional impacts

Lead and coordinate raw material and process trials to drive continuous improvement within assigned operating areas

Serve as the owner and subject matter expert for Process Book, ensuring Distributed Control System (DCS) data and documentation remain accurate and current

Troubleshoot pump performance using pump curve analysis to evaluate design adequacy, wear, life expectancy, and performance issues

Track, analyze, and interpret process and production data to support recommendations and decision-making

Cleanse and analyze data using statistical and analytical methods to identify key variables and process drivers

Generate production and process monitoring reports and support daily troubleshooting activities

Share best practices and technical knowledge with peers across the organization

Communicate process performance and improvement results to operations and leadership in a clear, actionable manner

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or Science; Chemical Engineering or Paper Science preferred

0-2 years of experiencein a process engineering role

Internships and co-op experience are strongly considered

Experience with plant information systems and Minitab

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills

Ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

VBA and PI System experience preferred

Internship or co-op experience in the paper industry or a similar manufacturing environment preferred

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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