TAD Manufacturing Process Engineer

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a TAD Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance its structured papermaking operations. This role involves providing technical expertise across multiple facilities, diagnosing operational issues, and leading resolution efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tissue and towel paper-making, along with a strong background in process engineering. You'll collaborate with teams to optimize asset performance, support installations, and mentor engineering staff. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering or manufacturing support roles.
• Knowledge of paper-making equipment including yankee steam systems.
• Ability to interpret P&ID diagrams and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production sites to identify process improvements.
• Analyze maintenance data to determine necessary repairs.
• Lead efforts to optimize asset performance with internal support.

Skills

Tissue and towel paper-making experience

Process engineering

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Root cause analysis techniques

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Pulp and Paper Science

Tools

PI Process Book

PLC control systems

DCS control systems

Job description

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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 working with both hourly and salary employees, diagnosing operational issues, leading resolution efforts, identifying improvement opportunities, developing expertise in others, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Domestic travel is required.

This position is 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 sites and occasional other locations.

Our Team

The Georgia-Pacific Projects and Engineering Team includes approximately 130 professionals across the U.S., working together to support 22 manufacturing facilities with a unified vision.

What You Will Do

1. Collaborate with personnel at production sites to identify process and equipment improvements through assessments.
2. Analyze maintenance and downtime data to determine necessary repairs or upgrades.
3. Lead efforts to optimize asset performance with internal and third-party support.
4. Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new assets.
5. Assist asset owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities based on business needs.
6. Develop standardized operating and maintenance strategies in collaboration with subject matter experts and operations teams.
7. Provide technical support and mentorship to engineering and operations staff.
8. Plan outage activities to ensure desired outcomes.
9. Support technical requests across multiple facilities using subject matter expertise.
10. Assist in trials of new technology and equipment, assessing their applicability to existing assets.

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 process engineering, manufacturing, or operations/support roles.
• Knowledge of paper-making equipment and processes including yankee steam systems, hot air systems, formation and stock preparation, reeling, pressure rolls, and machine clothing.
• Ability to interpret P&ID diagrams, layout, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in tissue/towel paper machine optimization with proven results.
• More than 5 years in manufacturing leadership supporting structured paper making operations.
• Experience with PI Process Book or similar data historians.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC and DCS control systems.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques.
• Technical design or service experience related to tissue or towel paper manufacturing.

Our company values diversity and inclusion, supporting military and second chance employment initiatives. Compensation varies based on experience, skills, and location. For questions about pay, speak with your recruiter.