Process Engineer, R&D

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific, LLC (GP) is hiring an R&D Process Engineer for its Packaging and Cellulose Innovation Institute. This role supports manufacturing initiatives for the Mailers division, including new supplier onboarding, equipment installation, training, acceptance and performance testing, process upgrades, and development.

The R&D Process Engineer must communicate data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and is open to travel to Tolleson, AZ and other GP sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data presentation tools.
• Experience with data analysis or statistical software (JMP, SAS).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Willing to travel 50-75% based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for evaluating, qualifying, and onboarding external suppliers.
• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new converting equipment; develop SME on those systems.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase OEE, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Translate learnings and technology upgrades into actionable insights and communicate findings to multiple sites and commercial teams.
• Develop and execute experiments to troubleshoot issues and validate process changes.

Skills

Data analysis

Manufacturing experience

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Power BI

JMP

SAS

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific, LLC (GP) is hiring an R&D Process Engineer for its Packaging and Cellulose Innovation Institute! This role supports manufacturing initiatives for the Mailers division, including new supplier onboarding, equipment installation, training, acceptance and performance testing, process and equipment upgrades, and process development. The R&D Process Engineer must be able to communicate data clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. We value a strong challenge process, so this individual should be open to others’ ideas and recommendations to help drive the best outcomes for the Mailers division. This role can be based out of our sites in Norcross, GA; Jonestown, PA; Tolleson, AZ with 50-75% travel.

Our Team

The GP Innovation Institute® employs approximately 60 people and supports converting customers across multiple U.S. locations by developing sustainable packaging solutions. This role offers strong growth potential within the GP Innovation Institute®, as well as across many Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities nationwide. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Act as the technical lead for evaluating, qualifying, and onboarding external suppliers


• Support the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new converting equipment and develop subject matter expertise (SME) on those systems


• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), reduce waste, and lower costs


• Translate learnings and technology upgrades into actionable insights, and communicate findings to multiple sites and commercial teams


• Develop and execute experiments to troubleshoot issues and validate process changes

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software for data presentation (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, etc.)


• Experience with data analysis and/or statistical software (JMP, SAS, etc.)


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment


• Experience leading process improvement initiatives


• Must be willing and able to travel 50-75% based on project needs.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two or more years of hands‑on experience in roll‑to‑roll converting, paper manufacturing, or continuous web‑coating environments


• Experience installing and commissioning equipment


• Experience with aqueous coatings and related converting applications


• Experience working in paper mills, corrugated manufacturing, and/or converting facilities


• Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments and monitoring process data


• DMAIC/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

You know us already!

Georgia‑Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated sheet and box manufacturers. Check out these videos/links to learn more about the Corrugated Business at Georgia‑Pacific:

www.gppackaging.com

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia‑Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical


• dental


• vision


• flexible spending and health savings accounts


• life insurance


• ADD


• disability


• retirement


• paid vacation/time off


• educational assistance


• infertility assistance


• paid parental leave


• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).