Sr. Eng, Process Eng

Smurfit Westrock plc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,375 - 150,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus incentive

Health, dental, and vision insurance

15 days paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Process Engineer in Woodridge, Illinois, to lead process improvement activities across the manufacturing site. This role involves technical troubleshooting and interacting with various departments to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and be certified in Lean Six Sigma. Benefit offerings include health plans, retirement savings, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma within two years.
• Effective organization and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement project teams.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for process and product problems.
• Deliver presentations on project updates and performance metrics.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma certification

Data analysis

Project management

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Process Engineer

The Opportunity

The Process Engineer will work within the structure of the Operations Excellence team to lead and participate in production and process improvement activities throughout the manufacturing site. This rewarding position will involve interacting with suppliers, employees, manufacturing processes, products, and customers. The Process Engineer will make tangible improvements in the areas of safety, quality, cost, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead process improvement project teams
• Provide technical troubleshooting to solve process and product problems
• Perform periodic reporting and deliver presentations of key project updates, performance metrics, action items and results
• Key results of position: Completed projects that measurably improve safety, quality, productivity and cost metrics
• Serve as a facility-wide technical resource to provide general technical support to all departments
• Assist in capital project justifications and installs as applicable
• Create new process procedures and deliver related training as needed

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data
• Attain certification in Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology within two years
• Lead broad and complex project teams and initiatives
• Ability to act as a change agent achieving results with urgency
• Able to effectively organize multiple projects and action items simultaneously
• Able to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, use of WestRock software systems)
• Ability to work on various other tasks/projects as required to support the success of the business
• Ability to work nights and weekends occasionally as needed to support the operation
• Travel Requirement Estimate: 5 to 20% (As needed)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Work in an air-conditioned office environment daily
• Travel across the manufacturing floor daily to interact with employees and the process

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 $90,375.00 - $150,625.00, 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, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Jul-2026.