Senior Process Engineer, Process Excellence in Packaging

Smurfit Westrock plc; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 111,750 - 186,250; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Covington, VA, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead technical projects aimed at process improvements, cost reductions, and profitability enhancements. You will support operating departments and drive continuous improvement across processes and trials.

Required: 15-20 years in process engineering with a degree in science/engineering; chemical engineering preferred, and experience in a heavy industrial setting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 15-20 years of experience in a process engineering role.
• Preferred: experience in the paper industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering; chemical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve operating efficiency and performance; minimize variation.
• Collaborate with operations, Maintenance, and Process Control Engineers on improvements.
• Provide analytical support and problem-solving guidance to operators and managers.
• Drive continuous process improvement through trials and data analysis.
• Present executive summaries of Process Excellence projects to leadership.

Skills

Analytical

Process oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational skills

Time management

Growth and results

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Chemical engineering preferred

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Covington, VA, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead technical projects aimed at process improvements, cost reductions, and profitability enhancements. You will support operating departments and drive continuous improvement across processes and trials.

Required: 15-20 years in process engineering with a degree in science/engineering; chemical engineering preferred, and experience in a heavy industrial setting is a plus.