Tissue Papermaking Developmental Manufacturing Engineer

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking motivated individuals to join our Engineering Development Program (EDP) as a Papermaking Developmental Manufacturing Engineer at one of several nationwide locations! This is a unique opportunity to develop into a proficient manufacturing engineer, supported by a team of experienced professionals and leaders in the field.

Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, 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.

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.

This position is part of the Georgia-Pacific Corporate Engineering group, headquartered in Green Bay, WI.

Employees will be located at one of our manufacturing facilities, where they will continue to advance their professional development and growth.

This role requires travel, with the frequency varying as needed.

On average, travel should not exceed 50% over the next two years.

What You Will Do


* Develop Expertise: Actively learn and develop manufacturing knowledge and skills through guided and self-directed activities.


* Collaborate: Work closely with mill operations and cross-functional teams to understand and improve paper-making processes, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency.


* Innovate: Define and optimize operating parameters for various papermaking processes and share this knowledge to strengthen the skills of the operations team.


* Enhance Efficiency: Develop and implement strategies to improve the standardization and efficiency of paper machine assets.


* Mentorship: Engage with mentors and subject matter experts to acquire operational, technical, and leadership capabilities.


* Facilitate Learning: Conduct learning sessions to disseminate knowledge within the manufacturing environment.


* Safety: Work with an awareness of safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.

The locations available are below.

Please note that availability of these locations may change throughout the recruiting season.

When you submit your application, you will be asked to provide the location preference(s) that you are willing to consider an offer from.


* Clatskanie, OR (Wauna)


* Green Bay, WI


* Halsey, OR


* Muskogee, OK


* Palatka, FL

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Enrolled in a degree or alternative program in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science Engineering, or equivalent.



* Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2025.


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any emplo...