Process Engineer - Paper Mill

Greif; Riverville (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance their manufacturing systems. This role involves conducting trials and analyses to optimize engineering processes, leading small project teams, and training junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and be ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this company offers a competitive salary and excellent growth opportunities. If you're looking to make a significant impact in the packaging industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• An Engineering Degree is required with relevant experience in a paper mill.
• Recent grads with hands-on experience in a paper mill will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform trials and analyses on engineering processes for optimization.
• Identify and resolve problems with existing control strategies.
• Prepare monthly quality and production reports.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Electrical systems

Manufacturing processes

Chemical concepts

Lean manufacturing concepts

Project management

Analytical thinking

Technical acumen

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Degree (Paper, Chemical, or Mechanical)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

030767 Process Engineer - Paper Mill (Open)

Job Description

GREIF is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

Our Vision

Being the best customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Role Overview

Focuses on optimizing the interconnected components of a manufacturing system through performing trials and analyses on various engineering processes. Responsibilities may include managing projects and processes, leading small project teams, and formally training less experienced colleagues.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Performs trials and analyses and makes recommendations on various engineering processes, including process optimization, machine breaks, and chemical processes.
• Identifies and resolves problems with existing control strategies and identifies opportunities for continuous improvements or cost reduction.
• Performs calibration testing on facility instrumentation.
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints.
• Prepares monthly quality and production reports.
• Interprets, applies, communicates, and implements company policies and practices.
• Monitors and maintains current engineering knowledge in developing technologies and practices.
• May lead the work of small project teams and formally train less experienced engineering colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• An Engineering Degree (i.e., Paper, Chemical, or Mechanical) is required with a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in a paper mill
• Recent college grads or early-career professionals with the required degree and hands-on experience in a paper mill environment will be considered.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Broad knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Project management skills and is an analytical thinker.
• Technical acumen and understanding of financial concepts (cost analysis, budgets).
• Able to express complex procedures in simple terms.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CAD).
  
  

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EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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