THE OPPORTUNITY: The Sr. Process Engineer drives continuous improvement by developing and leading projects aimed at safety enhancements, environmental stewardship, improving product quality, reducing overall production costs, and optimizing production processes. The Sr. Process Engineer also provide capital project support by developing business cases, feasibility analyses, conceptual studies, and preliminary process design. Additionally, the Sr. Process Engineer provides operations support by assisting during new equipment start-up and trouble-shooting existing Mill systems. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK: * Continually optimize existing processes to maximize throughput, reduce variation, and improve product quality * Lead teams and execute projects having a significant impact on the Mill\u2019s cash costs, including Kaizens, DMAICs, and Just-Do-It (JDI) * Develop data gathering, monitoring, and reporting systems to sustain gains from previous projects and identify new opportunities for improvement * Lead all process engineering aspects of capital projects, from front-end conceptual design through successful operation, including start-up, operations training, and post start-up optimization working in conjunction with the plant engineers. * Provide technical support to Operations with troubleshooting quality and operational problems * Analyze problems within existing systems utilizing analytical abilities and implementing recommendations for improvement * Responsible to be an active member in Lean Six Sigma projects. This includes holding multiple roles within projects * Responsible for executing projects in a safe manner and observing all pertinent laws, codes, and policies * Develop and implement Continuous Improvement goals and objectives * Gather data through physical sampling or Mill\u2019s data historian and DCS systems. Interpret data for real time process or system adjustments * Perform calculations, analyze results, and provide recommendations * Plan, schedule, and organize tasks to meet deadlines * Interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management * Work well in a team environment, driving leaning forward process enhancements * Exercise independent and discretionary judgment * Ability to present and justify projects to management team WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science or related field is preferred * 3+ years of industry experience is preferred * Strong 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) * Eligible to work in the United States required COMPETENCIES: * Safety * Ability to Execute * Champion of & Adaptor to Change * Customer Focused * Decision Making/Judgment * Initiative * Problem Solving/Analysis * Influence & Persuasion * Quality * Integrity * Communication Keywords: process engineer, process engineering, pulp, power, paper, paper machine, recovery, caustic, chemical engineer, chemical engineering, production efficiency, waste reduction, optimization, process optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, process improvement, paper mill, paper machine, trials, PI, JDE, SAP, chemical reduction, paperboard, linerboard, brown paper, brownstock, brown stock, liner, containerboard, corrugated medium brown paper, kraft 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. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.