Rotational Early-Career Engineer (Paper Mills)

CLEARWATER PAPER CORP; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Clearwater Paper is seeking an Early Career Engineer for a rotational development program across its Augusta, Cypress Bend, and Lewiston mills. The role builds a foundation in technical skills, business acumen, and broad experience in paper mill operations.

You will participate in Technical Assistance and Process Improvement tracks, learning to analyze data, improve processes, and implement cost-saving solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; related degrees preferred.
• Internship or experience in manufacturing/paper industry preferred.
• Knowledge of PI systems and production management software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; comfortable in industrial environments and PPE.
• Willingness to work in a mill environment with heat, cold, noise, and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates innovative technologies, implements process changes, and develops systems to reduce costs, increase production, and improve quality.
• Leads the technical process for operating areas to solve equipment and process-related problems.
• Provides support data for reports and performance updates.
• Data analysis to reduce variability or improve performance.
• Reviews production schedules and suggests modifications for reduced downtime and changeovers.
• Designs solutions to eliminate equipment failures and process instabilities; writes procedures and trains operators.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science or Electrical Engineering

Internship in the manufacturing industry or paper experience

Basic knowledge of PI (Process Information System)

Previous experience using a Production Management system

Good verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Industrial environment exposure to extreme heat/cold

Tools

PI (Process Information System)

Job description

Clearwater Paper is seeking an Early Career Engineer for a rotational development program across its Augusta, Cypress Bend, and Lewiston mills. The role builds a foundation in technical skills, business acumen, and broad experience in paper mill operations.

You will participate in Technical Assistance and Process Improvement tracks, learning to analyze data, improve processes, and implement cost-saving solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic industrial environment.