Process Engineer Trainee: Start Your Manufacturing Impact

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

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