Senior Process Engineer

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and educational assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in industrial processing is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Brunswick, Georgia. The role involves partnering with departments to optimize processes, solve complex problems, and lead initiatives to reduce costs and waste. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in process engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and the ability to implement process improvements. Benefits include medical, dental, and educational assistance, among others.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in process engineering or a supervisory/leadership role in Industrial Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, implement process improvements, and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day and long-term technical support to operating departments.
• Lead technical problem solving and root cause analysis for complex process issues.
• Develop and execute trial plans to improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost performance.
• Identify and lead waste and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with corporate resources to integrate best practices.

Skills

Process engineering

Process optimization

Change management

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – GP Brunswick Cellulose

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team at GP Brunswick Cellulose as a Senior Process Engineer. In this role, you will partner closely with the Power & Recovery department to drive process optimization, reduce costs and waste, and provide advanced technical problem-solving support. This position reports to the Process Engineering Manager and plays a key role in improving mill performance and developing future technical leaders.

Our Team

The Brunswick Cellulose Mill is the largest integrated fluff pulp mill in the world, featuring a modern woodyard, fiberline, three paper machines, utilities operations, and a waste treatment plant. Located in southeast Georgia, the mill is minutes from downtown Brunswick and within easy reach of Jacksonville, FL and Savannah, GA.

What You Will Do

• Partner with an operating department to deliver day-to-day and long-term technical support
• Lead technical problem solving and root cause analysis for complex process issues
• Develop and execute trial plans to improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost performance
• Identify and lead waste and cost reduction initiatives
• Optimize and debottleneck production processes to improve throughput and stability
• Collaborate with corporate technical resources to effectively integrate best practices into mill operations
• Work with early-career process engineers, co-ops, and interns to build technical capability and leadership depth
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to resolve process and equipment challenges

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, process optimization, or a supervisory/leadership role within Industrial Manufacturing or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, implement process improvements, and deliver measurable results

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science/Engineering
• Experience in process engineering, process optimization, or a supervisory/leadership role within the pulp and paper industry
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience, including mentoring or managing direct reports
• Operations, maintenance, or reliability experience in a pulp and paper manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a Senior Process Engineer role
• Experience supporting capital projects and process design
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance (subject to eligibility)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.