Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Winter 2027

Irving Tissue; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000

Job-related training and development

Growth and progression opportunities

Signing incentives for full-time roles

Relocation costs (if applicable)

100% onsite – no remote work

Job summary

Irving Tissue in Macon, GA offers a hands-on engineering co-op program focused on equipment reliability and process improvements. You will work with cross-functional teams across quality, safety, and operations to drive maintenance and efficiency projects.

The role targets juniors pursuing an Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree, with 40-hour work weeks, on-site only, and opportunities for growth within the J.D. Irving network.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year engineering program (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical).
• Completed at least 2 years of study.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support Equipment Reliability and Uptime Improvement projects.
• Assist with Waste Reduction initiatives and Root Cause Failure Analysis.
• Participate in Preventive Maintenance systems and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with quality, safety, and paper-making groups.
• Collaborate with vendors and operators on asset improvements.
• Align teams to develop processes, procedures and policy.
• Support ~40 hours per week in a hands-on internship.
• Assist with trials for new products and efficiency improvements.
• Gain exposure to first-quartile tissue manufacturing assets.

Skills

Strong communication

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Education

Currently enrolled in a 4-year Engineering degree (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What We Offer

• Co-op Fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Reliability and Uptime Improvement Projects
• Waste Reduction Initiatives
• Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Preventive Maintenance Systems
• Work in cross functional teams from quality, safety, and paper making to drive business initiatives
• Working with vendors supplying high level services in all these areas
• Interacting with Operators who run our assets
• Aligning groups of people to develop processes, procedures and policy
• The candidate will have the opportunity to work roughly 40 hours per week
• Conducting trials for new products and efficiency improvements
• Exposure to several first Quartile Assets in the Tissue Manufacturing business

Qualifications

• Education Required: Currently enrolled in a 4 year Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree program and have completed at least 2 years
• Must be fluent in MS Office, Excel, Word, Power Point
• Must have a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Able to work in a highly organized manner where detail, accuracy, confidentiality, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines are critical

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.