Process Engineer, R&D

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Georgia-Pacific, LLC (GP) is hiring an R&D Process Engineer for its Packaging and Cellulose Innovation Institute! This role supports manufacturing initiatives for the Mailers division, including new supplier onboarding, equipment installation, training, acceptance and performance testing, process and equipment upgrades, and process development.

The R&D Process Engineer must be able to communicate data clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

We value a strong challenge process, so this individual should be open to others' ideas and recommendations to help drive the best outcomes for the Mailers division.

This role can be based out of our sites in Norcross, GA; Jonestown, PA; Tolleson, AZ with 50-75% travel.

Our Team

The GP Innovation Institute® employs approximately 60 people and supports converting customers across multiple U.S.

locations by developing sustainable packaging solutions.

This role offers strong growth potential within the GP Innovation Institute®, as well as across many Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities nationwide.

Come join our team!

What You Will Do


* Act as the technical lead for evaluating, qualifying, and onboarding external suppliers


* Support the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new converting equipment and develop subject matter expertise (SME) on those systems


* Lead process improvement initiatives to increase OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), reduce waste, and lower costs


* Translate learnings and technology upgrades into actionable insights, and communicate findings to multiple sites and commercial teams


* Develop and execute experiments to troubleshoot issues and validate process changes

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software for data presentation (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, etc.)


* Experience with data analysis and/or statistical software (JMP, SAS, etc.)


* Experience working in a manufacturing environment


* Experience leading process improvement initiatives


* Must be willing and able to travel 50-75% based on project needs.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Two or more years of hands-on experience in roll-to-roll converting, paper manufacturing, or continuous web - coating environments


* Experience installing and commissioning equipment


* Experience with aqueous coatings and related converting applications


* Experience working in paper mills, corrugated manufacturing , and/or converting facilities


* Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments and monitoring process data


* DMAIC/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

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