R&D Process Engineer – Packaging Innovation (Travel 50-75%)

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

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.