Engineering Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Stevenson (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Stevenson, AL, invites a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the Stevenson Mill Engineering Department, driving safety, environmental excellence, and project success. You will coordinate internal teams and external support to meet mill objectives and manage the capital portfolio.

The role requires steering projects with cost discipline, timely execution, and accurate reporting, partnering with Corporate Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in the pulp and paper industry.
• Experience leading technical and professional employees.
• Experience managing capital projects and cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of pulp, paper, utilities, and power generation processes.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and environmental compliance.
• Oversee the mill capital portfolio and project execution from scope to closeout.
• Coordinate internal engineering resources with external support as needed.
• Provide leadership to project engineers, managers, and external resources.
• Ensure projects deliver safety, reliability, quality, and financial results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Financial Management

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

JD Edwards

PI ProcessBook / PI Vision

Process control systems

Talent management systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Career Opportunity

The Engineering Manager leads the day‑to‑day activities of the Stevenson Mill Engineering Department, where safety performance and environmental excellence are foundational expectations. This role is responsible for managing internal engineering resources and coordinating outside engineering support as needed to successfully deliver mill objectives. The Engineering Manager oversees the mill capital portfolio, partnering with Corporate Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal on larger projects. Success in this role requires timely execution of projects, effective cost management, and accurate reporting of project results. This position reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Champion a culture of safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure all projects comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards (OSHA, NFPA, IEEE, building codes, etc).
• Execute projects in accordance with corporate engineering standards and reporting requirements.
• Manage the mill capital budget and front‑end loading activities, including idea generation, project scoping, cost estimating, and approval development.
• Maintain and update the mill's strategic capital plan to support long‑term business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project engineers, project managers, and external engineering resources.
• Serve as a technical resource to Operations and Maintenance organizations.
• Support operational improvement initiatives by coordinating internal and external technical resources.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure projects deliver intended safety, reliability, quality, environmental, and financial results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive sustainable solutions to recurring problems.

Core Competencies

• Safety and Environmental Leadership
• Ability to Execute
• Change Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Planning and Prioritization
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Work Process
• Technical Excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the pulp and paper industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical and professional employees.
• Experience managing capital projects and cross‑functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of pulp, paper, utilities, and power generation processes.
• Experience supporting projects outside of primary engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of sustainability and environmental compliance requirements.

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, PI ProcessBook / PI Vision, Process control and data systems, Talent management systems.

Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite, JD Edwards, PI ProcessBook / PI Vision, Process control and data systems, Talent management systems)
• Analytical and Business Skills
• Financial and Capital Management
• Relationship Management

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.