Material Testing Engineer

Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals.

The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America.

This position is with the Packaging Division located in Norcross, GA at GP's Innovation Institute.

At the Innovation Institute®, we believe there are always innovative new ways to reduce supply chain costs, increase shelf velocity and drive sustainability improvements.

And we're determined to find them, whether they're new to GP, new to our industry or new to the world.

We work together with customers to analyze their entire supply chain and use a reliable and repeatable 5-step process to come up with innovative packaging solutions that directly benefit our customers' businesses.

The Material Testing Engineer's job is to understand and meet the requirements of material testing for containerboard, corrugated boxes, and recyclable mailers.

The engineer will work on customer support, quality investigation, comparison benchmarking, and innovation projects by performing physical tests on materials, analyzing data, and writing reports.

To be successful, the engineer will have passion and drive for hands on testing and analysis with a strong attention to detail to provide accurate results and conclusions.

The engineer will report to the Senior Material Testing Engineer at the GP Innovation Institute®.

What You Will Do


* Review and understand project scope, test objectives, required test methods, equipment procedures, pass/fail criteria, and timelines.


* Work directly with requestors to determine appropriate testing plans that will meet the project objective.


* Perform physical laboratory tests according to industry methods, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.


* Record all data and results in specified formats with accuracy and attention to detail.


* Compile, analyze, and perform statistical analysis on data sets.


* Recognize abnormalities in testing results and follow up appropriately.


* Write detailed reports for the data collected including analysis and recommendations.


* Clearly communicate testing methods, testing results, and conclusions to key stakeholders.


* Work with urgency, self-motivation, and an excellence application of time management.


* Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.


* Observe safety procedures and policies.


* Actively work to improve efficiency in laboratory processes.


* Work well independently and as part of a highly efficient team.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


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