Process Engineer Trainee

Greif; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif in Austell, GA is launching a 2027 Process Engineer Trainee program designed to develop early career talent for future roles in manufacturing operations. The role focuses on optimizing processes, improving product quality, and enhancing equipment reliability within our industrial facilities.

As a trainee, you will collaborate on engineering projects, support electrical power and control systems improvements, conduct process optimization trials, and deliver monthly quality and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Paper Science, or a closely related engineering or technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of engineering, manufacturing, or operations experience. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on specialized and cross-functional engineering projects to support manufacturing operations.
• Support initiatives for electrical power and control systems to enhance processes.
• Conduct process optimization trials, interpret data, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver monthly quality and production reports to inform operational decisions.
• Assist with installation, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, including root cause analysis.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial/Paper Science or related engineering

Tools

CAD

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

2027 Process Engineer Trainee | Greif

The Tone

This is a full-time trainee program at Greif, located in Austell, GA. Greif is a global leader in performance packaging operating in 40 countries, delivering trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions for some of the world’s most in-demand industries. The company packages life’s essentials and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders through a commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability. This role is designed to prepare early career talent for future roles by focusing on optimizing processes, improving product quality, and enhancing equipment reliability within manufacturing operations.

The TL;DR

• Role: Trainee Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Austell, GA
• Pay: $71000–$121000 yearly
• Team: Sustainable Fiber Solutions business unit
• Mission: Optimize processes, improve product quality, and enhance equipment reliability within manufacturing operations.
• Tech Stack: CAD, Excel, reporting tools

What You’ll Actually Do

• Collaborate: Participate in specialized and cross-functional engineering projects to support manufacturing operations.
• Improve: Support initiatives for electrical power and control systems to enhance existing or develop new processes.
• Analyze: Conduct process optimization trials, interpret data, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Report: Prepare and deliver monthly quality and production reports to inform operational decision-making.
• Troubleshoot: Assist with the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, including machine breakdown analysis and root cause identification.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Paper Science, or a closely related engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience: 0–3 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or operations environments. Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Skills: Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, and manufacturing processes; Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions; Proven ability to manage projects and prioritize multiple initiatives; Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.