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Smurfit Westrock

Eng I, Process Eng

Listed on Smurfit Westrock’s official careers site. Posted August 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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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.

Position

Process Engineer Job Code: MEPEP1 + Eng I, Process Eng Location: Cottonton, AL The Opportunity: The Process Engineer at the Mahrt mill in Cottonton, AL provides technical services in monitoring, investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving quality, quantity, and cost of the various manufacturing processes in paperboard production.

Reporting Relationship

The Process Engineer reports to the Process Engineer Manager.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

Provide management with information on quality and operating parameters to assist in process control, budgeting, and detection of trends. Participate on process improvement teams to identify problems, evaluate solutions, make recommendations, and assist in implementing approved changes to improve quality, cost, and/or throughput. Complete projects and development activities to prepare for operation positions as vacancies occur.

Participate in all process engineering aspects of capital projects. Actively promote safety and environmental compliance. Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to succeed

BS Degree in a related field such as Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science. Minimum 2 years of industry experience on either the paper machine or pulp mill area, preferably in a process engineering role (can be combination of Co-Op / Internship, along with time in process engineering role) Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking, and climbing, oral communication, correctable vision, and ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment.

What we offer

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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