Process Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Process Engineer in Battle Creek, MI, to provide technical services for monitoring, evaluating, and recommending improvements in quality, quantity, and cost of mill quality and environmental processes.

The role reports to the Technical Manager and involves supporting process control, audits, and safety compliance while preparing for future operational vacancies.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science, Environmental Engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Panther, and PI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in paper mill or process engineering.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, dusty paper mill environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide management with information on quality and operating parameters to assist in process control and budgeting.
• Provide management with environmental audits and solutions.
• Assist in quality and customer issue resolution.
• Maintain chemical inventories (ordering, trialing, evaluation).
• Understand lab and test equipment for troubleshooting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BS degree in Chemical/Environmental/Pulp & Paper

Tools

Microsoft Office

Panther

PI

Job description

Position: Process Engineer

Job Code: MEPEP1 + Eng I, Process Eng

Location: Battle Creek, MI

The Opportunity:

The Process Engineer at the Battle Creek Mill provides technical services in monitoring, investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving quality, quantity, and cost in mill's quality and environmental processes. The Process Engineer reports to the Technical Manager.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Provide management with information on quality and operating parameters to assist in process control, budgeting, and detection of trends
• Provide management with environmental audits and solutions
• Provide management with help in quality issues and customer issues
• Maintaining chemical inventories (ordering, trialing, and evaluation)
• Understand lab and test equipment for troubleshooting and assistance
• Help cover possible quality lab
• Participate on process improvement teams to identify problems, evaluate solutions, make recommendations, and assist in implementing approved changes to improve quality, cost, and/or throughput.
• Complete projects and development activities to prepare for operation positions as vacancies occur.
• Participate in all technical engineering aspects of capital projects
• Actively promote safety and environmental compliance
• Willingness to move up and train for promotions
• Other duties as assigned

What you will need to succeed:

• BS Degree in a related field such as Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science, Environmental Engineer
• Experience with various computer software packages including Microsoft Office, Panther, PI
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience on either the paper machine or pulp mill area, preferably in a process engineering role (can be combination of Co-Op / Internship, along with time in process engineering role)
• Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking, and climbing, oral communication, correctable vision, and ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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