Corporate Project Engineer - Protective Packaging/Process Engineer

IPG; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IPG is seeking a senior process engineer to provide corporate process-engineering leadership for paper-based manufacturing, including converting, web handling, and adhesive application. You will develop, optimize, and standardize processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, OEE, reliability, and cost.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D/Product Development, Commercial, and Engineering to industrialize new products and technologies, and you will support capital

Formación

• Five+ years in process-engineering within paper or high-speed web manufacturing.
• Direct experience in paper/converting and packaging is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead process-engineering across paper-based manufacturing with focus on converting and web handling.
• Develop and standardize processes to improve safety, quality, throughput and OEE.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, R&D and suppliers to industrialize new products.
• Provide support for capital projects, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and ramp-up.

Conocimientos

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis

DOE

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Paper properties

Educación

B.S. in Paper Science/Engineering

Herramientas

PLC-based systems

FAT/SAT

Process equipment commissioning

Descripción del empleo

Join the IPG Team!
Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Join the IPG Team!
Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

SCOPE

• Provide corporate process-engineering leadership across manufacturing operations, with emphasis on paper-based packaging and high-speed paper converting processes.
• Apply practical expertise in process development, optimization, troubleshooting, equipment capability, materials, quality, and continuous improvement. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Product Development, OEMs, and suppliers to improve existing processes and industrialize new products and technologies.
• Analyze complex manufacturing problems, establish process controls and operating windows, transfer best practices across manufacturing locations, and provide process-engineering support for capital equipment, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and process qualification. Project management is a supporting responsibility rather than the primary purpose of the position.
• This position requires significant travel, typically 1–3 weeks per month, based on business needs, to support manufacturing locations, process improvement initiatives, equipment suppliers, commissioning, and other plant-level activities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide corporate process-engineering leadership for paper-based manufacturing, including paper converting, web handling, adhesive application, forming, cutting, sealing, and folding.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, OEE, reliability, yield, waste, and cost.
• Apply expertise in paper properties and converting behavior, including basis weight, moisture, caliper, strength, dimensional stability, curl, friction, and adhesive interaction.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing problems using structured root-cause analysis, data analysis, experimentation, DOE, and process capability methods to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Establish critical process parameters, operating windows, specifications, controls, and standard operating conditions for existing and new manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D/Product Development, Commercial, and Engineering to industrialize new products and manufacturing technologies.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and processes to improve speed, reliability, OEE, yield, quality, automation, and process simplification.
• Develop and transfer process standards and best practices across manufacturing locations.
• Work with paper mills, adhesive suppliers, OEMs, and technical suppliers to evaluate materials, equipment, process capability, and emerging technologies.
• Provide process-engineering support for capital projects, including equipment specifications, design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, process qualification, acceptance criteria, and production ramp-up.
• Develop process documentation and train plant engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical personnel in process fundamentals, troubleshooting, and standardized manufacturing practices.
• Maintain knowledge of advancements in paper manufacturing, converting, adhesives, web handling, automation, controls, sustainability, and e-commerce packaging technologies.

Essential Skills And Requirements

• B.S. in Paper Science, Paper Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of process-engineering experience in manufacturing, with significant experience in paper, paper converting, corrugated, packaging, envelopes/mailers, or high-speed web-based manufacturing.
• Direct paper or paper-converting manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in process development, optimization, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, DOE, process capability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of paper properties and converting performance, including moisture, basis weight, caliper, strength, dimensional stability, curl, friction, and adhesive interaction.
• Experience with high-speed web handling, converting equipment, adhesives, and automated/PLC-controlled manufacturing systems preferred.
• Experience developing process specifications and supporting equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, process qualification, and production ramp-up.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills; knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and SPC. Ability to travel as required.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Delivers measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, OEE, reliability, yield, waste, and cost.
• Develop data-driven solutions that eliminate root causes and establish robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Successfully develops and transfers process standards and best practices across manufacturing locations.
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise and credibility in paper materials, converting processes, manufacturing equipment, and process engineering.
• Effectively supports new-product industrialization, equipment commissioning, process qualification, and production ramp-up while communicating effectively across the organization.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!