WestRock

Eng I, Process Eng

WestRock • $75K — $152K *
Longview, WA 98632In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering required.
  • Experience in process and continuous engineering in a paper mill or similar manufacturing environment.
  • VBA training preferred for advanced data analysis.
  • Prior work experience in the paper industry through internships or co-ops is advantageous.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including scripts and VBA macros).
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills across various departments.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze material balances to identify process problems.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for process area historian software.
  • Ensure accuracy and currency of all data and documentation.
  • Develop and update process models and forecasting tools.
  • Monitor production output and analyze contributing factors.
  • Implement process changes to enhance efficiency and reduce variation.
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to optimize processes.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer-shared premium costs.
  • Life and disability insurance for employee security.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • 401K matching for retirement savings.
  • Corporate culture of integrity, respect, and accountability.
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR62902

Posting Job Title
Process Engineer

Locations
WA Longview Mill

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
04-Jun-2026

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

The Opportunity:

Process Engineers are responsible for understanding, optimizing and managing from the technical perspective a process operating area and its assets. This job opportunity involves all of the process engineer traditional bodies of work, including solving problems regarding process reliability, waste reduction, operating efficiency, product quality, effective use of raw materials, and equipment efficiency for the operating area. Process engineers provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help drive and achieve the mill's goals and objectives for production schedule adherence, cost, and product quality in safe, environmentally sound, and sustainable manner.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
  • Use material balances to identify process problems with transmitters and other equipment
  • Serve as the owner and subject matter expert for the process area historian; PI-AF and Vision, including monitoring views, operating graphics, and pertinent process efficiency calculations.
  • Ensuring that all data and documentation is accurate and up to date.
  • Update and develop as needed process models and forecasting tools. This includes modeling change to predict future outcomes.
  • Perform daily checks of production output and contributing factors
  • Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve operating efficiency and performance and minimize variation
  • Partner with operations, E&I, and Process Control Engineers to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each step
  • Provide operators, other managers, and salaried employees with analytical support and problem-solving related to operating processes
  • Drive continuous process improvement within an operating area through the coordination and management of raw material and other process trials (e.g., using an ingredient or process aid/chemical)
  • Develop Process Book pages to capture insight into processes and equipment, including the creation of new PI tags (e.g., flow, pressure, temperature, and mode on the equipment)
  • Troubleshoot unit operations, including pumps, control valves, heat exchangers, and reactor performance.
  • Track and analyze data related to any trials, changes and continual production information to inform recommendations and decisions
  • Gather and cleanse production and process data and perform statistical/analytical tests to uncover important variables and their impacts
  • Generate production reporting, create process monitoring reports, and perform daily troubleshooting of the process

What you need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering degree required.
  • Experience in process and continuous engineering in a paper mill or related manufacturing environment.
  • VBA training preferred
  • Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry through an internship or co-op preferred
  • Proficient computer skills including experience Microsoft Office - Excel (including script and VBA macros), Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all departments.
  • Regularly communicate process-related data to operations and management in an easily consumable manner.
  • Deliver presentations to operations team and leadership providing an executive-level summary of Process Excellence projects.

Compensation Offered
  • Pay (or pay range): $75,225 - $152,375 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels)
  • Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics


Benefits Offered

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

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.
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.


About WestRock

Westrock Coffee Company is an integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients solutions provider in the U.S., providing coffee sourcing, supply chain management, product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution services to the retail, foodservice and restaurant, convenience store and travel center, CPG, non-commercial, and hospitality industries.

WestRock Careers

Joining WestRock means becoming part of a global team dedicated to supporting some of the world’s leading companies in packaging and distribution solutions. At WestRock, we believe in fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and leadership, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic industry.

Work You’ll Do

At WestRock, your work will directly contribute to our mission of redefining how packaging solutions can drive business success. As part of our team, you will use your skills to collaborate on market-leading projects that focus on sustainability and innovation. With a culture that values diversity and leadership, you will be empowered to lead projects at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and customer engagement.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

Become a part of a team where your ideas and contributions are valued. At WestRock, we are committed to providing job opportunities that enhance your professional skills while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our team consists of over 50,000 dedicated professionals who are leaders in the packaging industry, driving transformation and delivering results with precision and creativity.

Innovative Work

Engage in work that matters with a company that offers diverse job opportunities, from positions in engineering and design to marketing and supply chain management. WestRock is a place where innovation is at the forefront of what we do, integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at WestRock means being part of a supportive network that encourages professional growth and development. Enjoy the benefits of a robust internal networking system, diversity training programs, and leadership development opportunities that help you build a fulfilling career.

Future-Proof Your Career

With WestRock, you are not just finding a job; you are building a career. We offer a wide range of career paths, supported by comprehensive training programs and development opportunities that help you grow at every stage of your professional journey. Whether through an internship, entry-level position, or a leadership role, your potential for growth is limitless.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Discover the various career paths WestRock offers. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, explore how your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, innovative, and ready to lead.

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SEARCH WESTROCK JOBS

At WestRock, we are more than just a packaging company; we are a team that believes in innovation, sustainability, and driving growth through inclusive and diverse global leadership. Join us, and be part of a company that values what you bring to the table and helps you turn your professional aspirations into reality.
Learn more about WestRock
Size
49,900 employees
Market Cap
$8.8 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
-$677.4 million
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+7.4%
Revenue
$17.5 billion
NASDAQ
WRK
* Ladders Estimates

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