Manufacturing Engineer Intern: Pulp Mill Ops & Lean

Global Cellulose Fibers; Georgia; On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 87,395,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern or Co-op to gain hands-on experience in a world-class manufacturing environment, working with engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, and leaders across pulp mill operations, process optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be hired into one of several facility locations and contribute to safety, cost reduction, productivity, and quality while learning to use digital tools and data

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with expected graduation December 2027 or later.
• Preferred majors include Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Paper Science Engineering.
• Other related disciplines may be considered, including Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, and Instrumentation fields.

Responsibilities

• Support daily pulp mill operations by helping troubleshoot process, equipment, and reliability issues.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational and process data to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Assist with process monitoring, testing, and optimization efforts.
• Gather process samples and perform laboratory and chemical testing.
• Update operating procedures, work systems, process documentation, and mill drawings.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, contractors, and mill leadership to solve complex technical challenges.
• Lead or contribute to value-added projects focused on safety, productivity, quality, reliability, sustainability, or cost reduction.
• Learn and utilize digital tools, data systems, and analytical software to evaluate performance and communicate results.
• Provide leadership in supporting a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, following safe work practices, wearing required PPE, and intervening when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
• May coordinate work activities with contractors and other support resources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Engineering software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Global Cellulose Fibers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Intern or Co-op to gain hands-on experience in a world-class manufacturing environment, working with engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, and leaders across pulp mill operations, process optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be hired into one of several facility locations and contribute to safety, cost reduction, productivity, and quality while learning to use digital tools and data