Paper Packaging Process Engineer - Converting & Automation

Intertape Polymer Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertape Polymer Group in Atlanta, GA seeks a senior process engineer to lead corporate process development for paper-based manufacturing, including converting, web handling, and adhesive application. The role focuses on developing, standardizing, and improving manufacturing processes to boost safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.

You will troubleshoot complex problems using root-cause analysis, DOE, and process capability methods; establish operating windows and specs; and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Paper Science, Paper Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of process-engineering experience in manufacturing, with significant experience in paper, paper converting, corrugated, packaging, envelopes/mailers, or high-speed web-based manufacturing.
• Direct paper or paper-converting manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in process development, optimization, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, DOE, process capability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of paper properties and converting performance, including moisture, basis weight, caliper, strength, dimensional stability, curl, friction, and adhesive interaction.
• Experience with high-speed web handling, converting equipment, adhesives, and automated/PLC-controlled manufacturing systems preferred.
• Experience developing process specifications and supporting equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, process qualification, and production ramp-up.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills; knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and SPC. Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate process-engineering leadership for paper-based manufacturing, including paper converting, web handling, adhesive application, forming, cutting, sealing, and folding.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, OEE, reliability, yield, waste, and cost.
• Apply expertise in paper properties and converting behavior, including basis weight, moisture, caliper, strength, dimensional stability, curl, friction, and adhesive interaction.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing problems using structured root-cause analysis, data analysis, experimentation, DOE, and process capability methods to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Establish critical process parameters, operating windows, specifications, controls, and standard operating conditions for existing and new manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D/Product Development, Commercial, and Engineering to industrialize new products and manufacturing technologies.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and processes to improve speed, reliability, OEE, yield, quality, automation, and process simplification.
• Develop and transfer process standards and best practices across manufacturing locations.
• Work with paper mills, adhesive suppliers, OEMs, and technical suppliers to evaluate materials, equipment, process capability, and emerging technologies.
• Provide process-engineering support for capital projects, including equipment specs, design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, process qualification, acceptance criteria, and production ramp-up.
• Develop process documentation and train plant engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical personnel in process fundamentals, troubleshooting, and standardized manufacturing practices.
• Maintain knowledge of advancements in paper manufacturing, converting, adhesives, web handling, automation, controls, sustainability, and e-commerce packaging technologies.

Skills

Process engineering

Root-cause analysis

DOE

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. in Paper Science / Paper Engineering or related

Job description

Intertape Polymer Group in Atlanta, GA seeks a senior process engineer to lead corporate process development for paper-based manufacturing, including converting, web handling, and adhesive application. The role focuses on developing, standardizing, and improving manufacturing processes to boost safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.

You will troubleshoot complex problems using root-cause analysis, DOE, and process capability methods; establish operating windows and specs; and