Engineer

Global cellulose fibers; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers in Port Wentworth, GA is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical & Capital Projects to perform basic engineering calculations and support capital and non-capital project delivery to improve mill safety and reliability.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, prepare reports and layouts, and work with Operations, Maintenance and Purchasing to achieve project objectives while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with hourly employees, salaried leaders, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Functional/Technical Skills, Drive for Results, Informing, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy, Organizing, Planning, Problem-Solving, Learning on the Fly, Decision Quality, Dealing with Ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned.
• Support capital and non-capital project delivery process and help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, mill safety, reliability, and improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems.
• Prepare or assist in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts, and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.
• Successfully perform non-complex and routine assignments while developing engineering fundamentals.
• Understand and execute work in a manner consistent with safety procedures and practices with some guidance.
• Utilize basic communication tools such as memos, email, and verbal to update others on progress of assignments when prompted.
• Develop relationships with teams and process areas as needed with each assignment.
• Interact with other mill departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Purchasing, etc. to achieve assignment objectives.

Skills

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Planning

Communication

Interpersonal Savvy

Decision Quality

Learning on the Fly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Project Engineer – Mechanical & Capital Projects

Pay Rate :

$106,700 – $159,900

Category :

Salary Full-Time

About The Role:

• Responsible for performing basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned
• Understand and support capital and non-capital project delivery process and help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, mill safety, reliability, and improvement efforts
• Collaborate with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems
• Prepare or assist in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts, and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results
• Successfully perform non-complex and routine assignments while developing engineering fundamentals
• Understand and execute work in a manner consistent with safety procedures and practices with some guidance
• Utilize basic communication tools such as memos, email, and verbal to update others on progress of assignments when prompted
• Develop relationships with teams and process areas as needed with each assignment
• Interact with other mill departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Purchasing, etc. to achieve assignment objectives

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with hourly employees, salaried leaders, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Functional/Technical Skills, Drive for Results, Informing, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy, Organizing, Planning, Problem-Solving, Learning on the Fly, Decision Quality, Dealing with Ambiguity,

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care,incontinenceand other personal care productsthat promote health and wellness.In addition, ourspecialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used inconstruction materials, paints,coatingsand more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices.Additionalinformation can be found by visitingglobalcellulosefibers.com.

WhyGCF:

Global Cellulose Fiberspromotesemployee well-being by providing safe,caringand inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individualsare respected, valued,engagedand have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset andthat’sreflected in our benefitspackage that includes health,welfareand retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid TimeOff

Physical Location :

Global Cellulose Fibers – Port Wentworth Mill

1 Bonnybridge Rd

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fiberscomplies withfederal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].