Rotational Process Engineer – Paperboard Production

Smurfit Westrock; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Covington, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Process Engineer to support the Covington mill's paperboard production. You will rotate through departments during the first year, gaining exposure to process control, quality and cost improvements, and capital projects.

The program aims to prepare you for a permanent placement in a department. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering and are proficient with MS Excel, with strong communication skills and a readiness to work in a paper

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical) or Pulp and Paper Science.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking, climbing, and working in hot, humid, dusty conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services monitoring, investigating, evaluating, and recommending improvements to quality, quantity, and cost of manufacturing processes in paperboard production.
• Rotate through departments during the first year, learning different processes and gaining exposure to process control and capital projects.
• Support process engineering aspects of capital projects and safety/environmental compliance.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Covington, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Process Engineer to support the Covington mill's paperboard production. You will rotate through departments during the first year, gaining exposure to process control, quality and cost improvements, and capital projects.

The program aims to prepare you for a permanent placement in a department. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering and are proficient with MS Excel, with strong communication skills and a readiness to work in a paper