Corrugated Process & Product Development Engineer (R&D / Project Manager)

Your Job Georgia-Pacific is currently looking for a Corrugated 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. Our Team The Corrugated 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 in corrugated packaging, converting, or an equivalent 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 6+ 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). At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. 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