Job Title:
Eng I, Process Eng
Company: Smurfit Westrock Company
Location: West Point, VA
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
General Information Job ID ATR57998 Posting Job Title Process Engineer Locations VA West Point Mill Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 15-Jan-2026 Relocation Support Yes Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Manage technical projects aimed at product and process problem solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill's goals and objectives. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK:Improve the efficiency and cost of operations by working with Production and Maintenance departmentsAssist Operating departments by applying engineering approach to problem solvingWork with hourly and salaried employees to improve mill resultsBecome valued member of operating and maintenance team and learn supervisory skills WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp, Paper ScienceMust have drive and excellent work ethic to progress into operations management positionsStrong interpersonal and leadership skills essential.Must have well developed written communication skills.Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.Proficient computer skills (including MS Office).Must be eligible to work in the United States What we offer:Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Keywords: process engineer, process engineering, production efficiency, waste reduction, optimization, process optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, process improvement, paper mill, paper machine, trials, PI, JDE, increasing speed, chemical reduction, paperboard, linerboard, brown paper, liner, containerboard, brown paper, kraft paperWestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.About WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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.