TAD Manufacturing Process Engineer

Georgia Pacific; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a TAD Manufacturing Process Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in tissue and towel paper making. This dynamic role involves diagnosing operational issues, leading resolution efforts, and mentoring others while traveling between various facilities. You'll play a crucial part in optimizing asset performance and implementing new technologies, contributing to innovative projects in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering or operations/support roles in paper making.
• Proficiency in interpreting mechanical drawings and P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production sites for process improvements.
• Lead efforts to optimize asset performance and support new installations.
• Mentor engineering and operations personnel.

Skills

Tissue and towel paper making experience

Knowledge of paper making equipment

Ability to interpret P&ID diagrams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Root Cause Analysis methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PI Process Book

PLC and DCS control systems

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is recruiting for a TAD Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Structured Papermaking Technology Platform. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise to TAD and eTAD paper making assets across Georgia Pacific's North America facilities. This role requires diagnosing operational issues, leading resolution efforts, identifying improvements, developing others' expertise, and maintaining knowledge of emerging technologies. Domestic travel is required regularly.

This role will be based out of one of our facilities in Clatskanie, OR (Wauna); Zachary, LA (Port Hudson); Crossett, AK; Palatka, FL; Green Bay, WI; or Neenah, WI (Neenah Technical Center), with 50% travel between these sites and occasional other locations.

Our Team

The Georgia-Pacific Projects and Engineering Team comprises approximately 130 individuals across the U.S., including engineers, project managers, subject matter experts, and designers working with 22 continuous manufacturing facilities to achieve shared goals.

What You Will Do

1. Collaborate with personnel at production sites to identify process and equipment improvements through assessments.
2. Review maintenance and downtime data to identify equipment issues.
3. Lead efforts to optimize asset performance with support from third parties and internal teams.
4. Support the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new assets.
5. Assist asset owners in managing and prioritizing improvement opportunities.
6. Develop standardized operating and maintenance strategies with SMEs and operations teams.
7. Mentor and support engineering and operations personnel locally and within the corporate team.
8. Plan outage activities with operations to ensure goals are met.
9. Provide technical support for short-term requests across facilities.
10. Support trials of new technology and evaluate their applicability.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical, Process or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of tissue and towel paper making experience in engineering or operations/support roles.
• Knowledge of paper making equipment and processes, including steam systems, hot air systems, formation, reeling, pressure rolls, and machine clothing.
• Ability to interpret P&ID diagrams, layouts, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Over 10 years of experience in tissue/towel machine production optimization.
• More than 5 years in manufacturing leadership supporting structured paper making.
• Experience with PI Process Book or similar data historian tools.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC and DCS control systems.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis methods.
• Technical design or service experience related to tissue or towel paper making.

At Koch companies, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit, challenge the status quo, and reward individual contributions. Compensation ranges are estimates and may vary based on skills, location, and other factors. Please discuss specifics with your recruiter.

Hiring Philosophy

We value diversity and are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy.

Who We Are

Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, is a leading manufacturer of paper products and more, with over 30,000 employees in 150+ locations. We innovate daily to meet customer needs and operate one of the largest recycling businesses.

Our Benefits

Our benefits support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Eligibility varies by region.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for disability and protected veteran status. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test where permitted by law. We use E-Verify. More info available here.