Process Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Division is seeking qualified professionals to be considered for our Process Engineer role to join our Plattsburgh, NY Tissue Mill Team.

The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving the manufacturing processes within Georgia-Pacific's pulp and paper operations. This role combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration to enhance process efficiency, product quality, safety, and sustainability. The Engineer will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement and support operational excellence aligned with Georgia-Pacific's Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture.

Our Team

The Plattsburgh is a close-knit group of manufacturing employees that work as one team, striving to achieve our vision of safely delivering high quality products, on-time, and at a competitive cost. The technical group at Plattsburgh partners with mill reliability and manufacturing employees, as well as with corporate technical groups, and equipment suppliers, to develop and execute projects that improve the reliability, productivity, and safety of the manufacturing operation.

What You Will Do

• Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
• Analyze current pulp and paper manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and waste reduction
• Develop, implement, and monitor process control strategies and best practices to ensure product quality and consistency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, and safety to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions
• Support capital projects aimed at process upgrades, debottlenecking, or new technology adoption
• Utilize data analytics, process modeling, and root cause analysis tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean methodologies) to drive improvements
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies
• Assist in training and developing operations personnel on process fundamentals and best practices
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge to foster a culture of operational excellence
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation including process descriptions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports
• Support troubleshooting and emergency response related to process anomalies or equipment failures

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing or a related process engineering role
• Strong understanding of pulp and paper manufacturing processes, equipment, and control systems
• Experience with process optimization tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or similar
• Proficiency in data analysis and process simulation software

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Engineering, Paper Science, or a related field
• Advanced education or certifications in process engineering, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or project management (PMP)
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).