Prin Eng, Reliability Eng

Job description

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.

Senior Metallurgical Engineer Position Description

Role Overview

As part of the Materials Technical and Innovation (MTI) group, the Senior Metallurgical Engineer provides technical support to ensure safe and environmentally sound operations with the greatest return on investment regarding quality, cost and production. This position provides technical support to our North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific

Mills. Travel is required. How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock The Senior Metallurgical Engineer supports mill reliability and asset performance by: Contributing to root cause failure analyses that prevent recurring equipment failures Supporting materials and corrosion evaluations critical to safe, reliable operation Enabling consistent application of metallurgical standards and guidelines across mills

Providing hands-on technical assistance during outages and audits This role plays a key part in improving asset availability, predictability, and lifecycle cost through disciplined technical analysis and collaboration with mill teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Reliability Support Support cultural improvement in safety, inclusion, and engagement by serving as a role model for Smurfit Westrock Vision/Values/Behaviors. Promote and follow Company and Mill safe work practices and procedures Support reliability initiatives aimed at maximizing mill asset availability, efficiency, and predictability. Provide on-site materials and engineering assistance during major mill outages.

Perform evaluation and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on components received from paper mills and develop actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence. Facilitate the transfer of Best Practices/Technology between the mills. Assist in materials selection to address corrosion mechanisms encountered in pulp and paper mill environments.

Provide metallurgical and materials engineering support during

Power and Recovery Boiler audits Non-fired pressure vessel and tank audits Develop new and updating existing corporate guidelines as necessary for the continued reliability of Mill’s assets.

• Keep abreast of non-destructive testing methods and applications Standards, Guidelines & Technical Development
• Develop working knowledge of Smurfit Westrock Corporate Guidelines and have a current working knowledge of the following industry standards: ASME Code Books National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) American Petroleum Institute (API) Codes American Welding Society (AWS) Standards Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (BLRBAC) guidance
• Learn and apply laboratory equipment and processes used to prepare and analyze metallurgical samples.

Utilize data and analysis to support reliability improvement efforts and technical recommendations. Safety, Culture & Collaboration Act as a role model for Smurfit Smurfit Westrock’s Vision, Values, and Behaviors. Promote and follow all company and mill safety policies and procedures. Support a culture of inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement. Communicate effectively with mill personnel, reliability engineers, and other MTI stakeholders.

Technical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science (required) Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or other industrial work environment.

General knowledge of: Pressure Vessel (fired and non-fired) and Tank Inspection Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation Materials properties Failure analysis techniques

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Problem Solving & Execution
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause and long-term solutions
• Ability to analyze operating failures and develop sustainable corrective actions Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail and safety

Communication & Collaboration

• Ability to communicate and coordinate across multiple organizational levels and functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills Customer-focused approach when supporting mills and internal stakeholders Adaptability & Personal Effectiveness Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-changing operational environments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Willingness to work in an on-call environment, including occasional weekends Self-directed, flexible, and eager to learn
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills Effective working independently and within team-based environments Travel & Work Environment Expected travel up to ~70% to support mill sites, outages, and audits On-site and field-based work required, including exposure to industrial environments and laboratory settings Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000 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.

The salary range for this position is $157,500.00 - $262,500.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.

Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Oct-2026.