Your JobGeorgia-Pacific is hiring a Process Engineer to join our team in Janesville, WI. This position will provide strategic and tactical leadership to achieve key operating objectives in safety, environmental compliance, reliability, production, quality, and cost. The successful candidate will focus on safely improving productivity and reducing costs through process/equipment optimization and operator knowledge/skill improvement. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our TeamThe Panoramic Production Facility in Janesville, WI is home to roughly 160 employees who take pride in being a leading manufacturer of thermoformed rigid plastic products. As part of Georgia-Pacific Food Service Solutions Group, we are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people.
What You Will DoIdentify, develop, and lead product design projects to drive continual improvements in the areas of growth, expansion, and production capacityInteract with tooling engineering and manufacturing engineering groups to validate product manufacturabilityDevelop performance specification and testing methodology to define and validate product performanceInteract with sales and customer contacts to define product requirements, specifications and functional requirements based on market or customer specific needsDefine and manage development and commercialization timelines. Communicate project timelines with business unit product managers, sales, customers, and manufacturingWork with tooling engineering and operations engineering teams to define manufacturing strategy and capital plans required for product implementation.Coordinate prototyping activities, manufacturing trials and lab testing on products and prototypesMaintain and update project reporting documentation. Participate in regular organizational project update meetingsCoordinate new product startups in the manufacturing plants and work with process engineering, plant staff and customers to validate product performance and customer acceptanceEstablish set-up and processing parameters based on material and machine capabilitiesDevelop molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shiftsMonitor and review daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processingServe as the technical liaison between product engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and sales
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical fieldExperience in process engineering in a manufacturing or industrial environmentExperience leading troubleshooting efforts and/or continuous improvement initiatives Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
What Will Put You AheadExperience in the manufacturing and design for thermoforming and sheet extrusionUnderstanding of tooling and machining practices for thermoformingProject management and/or project leadership knowledgeAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We AreAs 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 BenefitsOur 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 OpportunitiesEqual 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).
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