Process & Product Development Engineer

Georgia-Pacific is currently looking for a Process & Product Development Engineer to join the Packaging Research & Development Team. The selected candidate will support innovation initiatives focused on corrugated products. This is a dynamic role that works with a cross functional team to develop and commercialize new processes, products and product improvements. The Process & Product Development Engineer will primarily work from Georgia-Pacific Packaging’s Innovation Institute® in Norcross, GA (right outside of Atlanta), but should expect to travel up to 30% of the time. We are looking for candidates who want to join our team and create long term value for the business. We seek those who have the courage to challenge the status quo, and who want to find fulfillment in what they do. If your passion is innovation, and you enjoy team collaboration, transformation, and continuous improvement — we’d like to learn more about you! What You Will Do Act as technical lead for development and commercialization of corrugated processes, products, and product improvements. Serve as technical SME and project manager for cross functional projects that include commercial teams, suppliers, operations, and customers. Define project scope, schedules, budgets and deliverables; track milestones and drive project closure. Conduct literature and vendor research, design experiments, develop hypotheses, and propose high impact corrugated research and improvement projects. Plan, execute and coordinate corrugated plant and lab trials to validate hypotheses and generate sample products for downstream testing. Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and software to produce statistically sound conclusions and recommendations. Expand and maintain internal testing capabilities as new needs arise; document methods and transfer learnings to operations. Follow plant safety procedures and support safe execution of trials. Perform hands‑on work in lab and manufacturing environments during trials; ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Packaging, or a related field. 3+ years of professional experience applying analytical thinking and problem‑solving in R&D, product development, or manufacturing settings. 3+ years’ experience working in a production environment (e.g. converting, paper/packaging plant or R&D role) Demonstrated project management experience leading cross‑functional projects (planning, resourcing, schedule and risk management). Experience with experimental design, hypothesis testing, and literature/vendor research. Proficiency analyzing test data and deriving statistically sound conclusions. Able to travel up to 30% . What Will Put You Ahead 3+ years’ experience in a Corrugated R&D and/or plant role Experience in Paper, Packaging, or Converting industries Experience working in innovation, product development, applied research, process improvement, and/or a manufacturing environment Competency in a statistical software (e.g. JMP, SAS, Minitab, etc) Experience leading end to end commercialization projects and transferring technology to operations. Formal project management training or certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent). Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia-Pacific LLC