Process Engineer

General Information

Job ID

ATR50760

Posting Job Title

Process Engineer

Locations

VA Hopewell

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

21-Apr-2025

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

Manage technical projects aimed at product and process problem solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mills goals and objectives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

• Assists in troubleshooting problems and teaching others how to react
• Assists in the planning and completion of production projects
• Administratively track any trials, changes and continual production information
• Assists in organizing and implementing any changes or trials
• Makes daily checks of production output and contributing factors
• Promotes daily safety communications while helping ensure a clean environment
• Process customer complaints offering corrective actions
• Maintains communications with customers while helping correct problems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science Engineering

Experience in a process engineering role (Co-Op / internship experience, or 1+ years experience)

Pulp & paper mill background is a plus

WESTROCK VALUES

• Integrity We are honest, ethical and do the right thing.
• Respect We treat one another with respect and earn the respect of others through our actions.
• Accountability We are responsible for our work, to our team and for contributing to the success of our company.
• Excellence We strive to perform at the highest levels for ourselves and for our customers, investors and communities

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.