Process Engineer – Chemical/Paper (Growth & Impact)

Packaging Corporation of America; West Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Life/AD&D/Disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a full-time Chemical Engineer in Massillon, OH. The role may become either Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer based on mill needs, with responsibilities spanning safety, process optimization, and cost reduction.

Primary duties include coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering to drive savings, reliability, and continuous improvement in mill processes and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, paper engineering, or related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in process engineering or paper industry.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience using Auto Cad, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and support mill safety, environmental, quality, and product safety expectations across assigned process areas.
• Reduce operational costs by developing and maintaining methods to track performance, identify savings opportunities, and improve planning effectiveness.
• Optimize mill processes through technical studies, troubleshooting processes, lean projects, technology implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production, process, quality, and cost data to identify trends, support business decisions, and improve operating performance.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and outside resources to support process modifications, capital projects, and mill improvement efforts.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or related field

Tools

Auto Cad

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Project

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is hiring a full-time Chemical Engineer in Massillon, OH. The role may become either Process Engineer or Process Controls Engineer based on mill needs, with responsibilities spanning safety, process optimization, and cost reduction.

Primary duties include coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering to drive savings, reliability, and continuous improvement in mill processes and control systems.