Manufacturing Support Engineer, Paper Technical Center

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical expertise to paper-making assets in Georgia-Pacific’s North American facilities.

• Collaborate with hourly and salaried personnel at production sites to pinpoint opportunities for process and equipment enhancements through site evaluations.

• Support the testing of new process technologies and equipment, assessing their relevance to existing assets.

• Aid in the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new assets.

• Assist asset owners in prioritizing and managing improvement initiatives based on business requirements.

• Develop standardized operating and maintenance strategies in conjunction with subject matter experts and operations teams.

• Analyze maintenance and downtime data to identify equipment needing repair, replacement, or reconfiguration.

• Coordinate and lead initiatives to restore asset performance to optimized baseline levels using third-party and internal resources.

• Support operations teams in planning maintenance activities.

• Diagnose the root causes of operational challenges and guide local resources in resolving these issues.

• Employ diagnostic service tools to troubleshoot machine problems and maintain equipment for mobilization purposes.

• Train and mentor team members and mill personnel on the correct procedures for using diagnostic equipment.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of combined experience in manufacturing and engineering roles supporting paper-making operations.

• More than 5 years of manufacturing and operations experience within the pulp and paper sector.

• Familiarity with stock preparation operations, headbox design and operation, yankee steam systems, hood systems, sheet handling, and reel systems.

• Capability to read and interpret P&IDs, layout diagrams, and mechanical schematics.

• Proficient in effectively leading, communicating with, and mentoring others in a manufacturing setting.

• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time, including occasional weekends, nights, and holidays as necessary.

• Ability to wear mandated personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, fall protection, respirators, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots or safety shoes.

• Capacity to work in environments featuring platforms and catwalks, elevated temperatures, and fluctuating humidity levels.

• Experience in tissue papermaking is advantageous.

• Readiness to undergo a drug test when required by state law.

• Work authorization will be confirmed through E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health savings accounts

• Life insurance

• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance

• Disability insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Paid vacation/time off

• Educational assistance

• Infertility assistance may be included

• Paid parental leave may be included

• Adoption assistance may be included

• Remote work eligibility

• Diverse and inclusive workplace

• Military Ready and Second Chance employer programs