Smurfit Westrock - Process Engineer - Battle Creek, MI

The Opportunity:

As a Process Engineer in the technical department, you will be responsible for managing technical projects aimed at product and process problem-solving and improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Provide technical expertise to the operating departments to drive goals and objectives. This unique position will place a strong emphasis regarding the environmental and quality aspects of our operations being an integral part of the day-to-day technical department ensuring compliance in both programs and reporting requirements.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Driver of environmental compliance and policies including waste management, permits, training, inspections, and reporting.

• Responsible for participating in the on-call rotational duties.

• Drive continuous process improvement projects through the coordination and management of raw materials and other process trials.

• Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve efficiency, performance, and minimize variation.

• Gather and cleanse production and process data and perform statistical/analytical tests to uncover important variables and their impacts.

• A collaborating business partner within all departments.

• Serve as the owner and subject matter expert for Processbook / PI Vision, ensuring that all data and documentation is accurate and current.

• Generate production reporting, create process monitoring reports and perform daily process troubleshooting.

• Regularly communicate process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable way.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in science or engineering; paper chemical engineering preferred.

• Prefer 1-3 years of experience in process engineering role or proven comparable experiences during intern / co-op programs.

• Experience or knowledge of: SAP, JDE, OSI PI, Microsoft products, and Minitab

• Effective communicator and presenter.

• Proven track record of collaboration within cross-functional teams.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.

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.