General Information
Job ID
ATR57998
Posting Job Title
Process Engineer
Locations
VA West Point Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
21-Apr-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
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 mill’s goals and objectives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK:
* Improve the efficiency and cost of operations by working with Production and Maintenance departments
* Assist Operating departments by applying engineering approach to problem solving
* Work with hourly and salaried employees to improve mill results
* Become valued member of operating and maintenance team and learn supervisory skills
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
* Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp, Paper Science
* Must have drive and excellent work ethic to progress into operations management positions
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
* Must have well developed written communication skills.
* Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
* Proficient computer skills (including MS Office).
* Must be eligible to work in the United States
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
* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Keywords: process engineer, process engineering, production efficiency, waste reduction, optimization, process optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, process improvement, paper mill, paper machine, trials, PI, JDE, increasing speed, chemical reduction, paperboard, linerboard, brown paper, liner, containerboard, brown paper, kraft paperWestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.About WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com. WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.