Reliability Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in West Point, VA to support maintenance for rotating equipment, tanks, vessels and structural initiatives within the mill maintenance team.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering or related field, 3–5 years of mechanical design experience, and proficiency with MS Project and AutoCAD. Occasional contractor supervision and compliance with safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology.
• At least 3–5 years related work experience in mechanical design, preferably in a paper mill or process manufacturing environment.
• Co-op experience in a heavy industrial facility or equivalent full-time experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Management of Change (MOC) processes with cost estimates and action items.
• Support Six Sigma projects for maintenance/reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with capital engineering on spare parts and BOM updates for new equipment.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans for new and existing equipment.
• Supervise contractors to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

Skills

Mechanical design

MS Project

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position is part of the West Point, VA Mill maintenance organization. The West Point Mill is part of the Paper Solutions division of Smurfit WestRock. The fully integrated mill produces white top liner, liner, and medium on three paper machines. This position provides engineering support for maintenance activities. The chosen candidate will work closely with the maintenance superintendent and others on projects related to rotating mechanical equipment, tanks & vessels, and structural related initiatives.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Initiate Management of Change (MOC) processes for recommended solutions with cost estimates as well as completing action items for those submitted by others.
• Support and implement Six Sigma projects that promote maintenance/reliability continuous improvements.
• Engage capital engineering to support new projects as it relates to identifying critical spare parts for new equipment. Support process for obtaining spare parts and update BOM's for new equipment. and development Develop preventive maintenance plans for new and existing equipment.
• Manage and improve the mills rigging and sling inspections.
• Support projects related to Pressure Vessel and Tank (PV&T) integrity program
• Development of scopes of work related to infrastructure, including steel and concrete structures for capital and non-capital initiatives. Will participate in the initial assessment to define scopes, provide engineered solutions with costs, and write capital project appropriation requests if needed
• Supervise contractors during project execution to ensure tasks are done safely, on schedule, on budget and up to WestRock standards.
• Supervise general shop area that consists of welding, machine and pump shops.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology
• Prefer 3-5 years related work experience in mechanical design, or related discipline, preferably in a paper mill or process manufacturing environment but not required.
• Recommend at a minimum of (2) semesters of co-op experience in a heavy industrial facility or equivalent full-time experience
• General maintenance knowledge of maintaining and monitoring process equipment (pumps, compressors, fans, etc.)
• Ability to create, promote and work within team concept.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment while meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Intrinsic motivation and inherent curiosity
• Ability to perform calculations and analyze results.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety LOTO procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project and AutoCAD

Smurfit WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.A

About Smurfit WestRock

(NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 100,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at www.smurfitwestrock.com. Smurfit WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $87,000.00 - $145,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado.

The benefits for this role include

• short-term bonus incentive
• health
• dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
• 15 days of paid vacation
• 11 days of paid holidays

Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.

The application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2026.