Manufacturing Engineer – Asset Reliability & Improvement

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Foodservice Solutions division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Janesville, WI facility.

This role focuses on asset strategies, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency, with leadership in root cause analysis and capital project initiation.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience and be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant technical field, or 4 years equivalent experience.
• Experience building asset strategies and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment setup, operation, or repair.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and/or Project).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset strategies for assigned assets, including maintenance and parts strategy.
• Lead asset performance improvements focused on safety, quality, and cost.
• Work with operators to identify hazards and mitigate high-risk scenarios.
• Communicate vision and objectives to employees.
• Coach operators on safe operation and best practices.
• Troubleshoot process, quality, and equipment issues with teams.
• Develop/update operating procedures with shift supervision.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate repairs and plan shutdowns; initiate capital projects as needed.
• Partner with Learning and Development on qualifications.
• Perform GEMBA walks to boost engagement and maintenance performance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Asset strategy

Manufacturing equipment setup/repair

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Georgia-Pacific’s Foodservice Solutions division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Janesville, WI facility.

This role focuses on asset strategies, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency, with leadership in root cause analysis and capital project initiation.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience and be authorized to work in the United States.