Process/Project Engineering

Process Engineer – Corrugated Capital Projects

Locations: TX WFH Texas, US WFH United States

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 17-Mar-2026

Relocation Support: No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Converting Process Engineer – Capital Projects- Corrugated Division

The Opportunity

The Converting Project Engineer manages all phases of capital projects. Coordinates the planning, organization, safe execution, and reconciliation/acceptance of projects within budget and scope. Outlines project requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that project objectives are being met.

This individual will follow a defined engineering process and develop project scope(s). Efficiently execute projects that support operational throughput improvement, facility/process sustaining, and health and safety goals, as assigned.

Supports goals for safety excellence, environmental responsibility, and other concerns, as appropriate.

This also includes providing technical direction and assistance to local facilities, as required.

Location: This is a work based out of the home position with 75% travel to our corrugated facilities.

How You Will Impact WestRock

Manage multiple capital functions including planning, design, documenting, budgeting, and implementation.

Influence and lead others through successful projects. This is a significant requirement of the job. Diplomacy, approachability, and the ability to foster trust are a must.

Assess situations based on facts and quickly react to provide direction to individuals critical to the project or issue.

Define problems, collect facts and data, and draw valid conclusions using input from others, as required to establish direction.

Interpret a variety of technical information in various forms, and deal with several abstract and/or concrete variables simultaneously.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and summarize information and written materials. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and documents.

Coordinate and lead work with outside contractors on project scopes that vary. Maintain projects on budget and on schedule with transparent investment forecasting detail.

Learn and understand maintenance/plant operations. Makes recommendations for training, improved procedures, manpower requirements, and selection.

Generate drawings, specifications, detailed project timelines, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others.

Dedication to ensuring a safe work environment and processes. Ensuring that strict process safety requirements are adhered to. Ensuring that all projects receive adequate hazard analysis prior to project start and project safety is paramount for the project duration.

What You Need to Succeed

Education/Experience Required : Engineering Bachelor’s degree not required but preferred.

3+ years capital project management required.

Corrugated industry experience preferred.

The ability to travel up to 70%. Domestic and international travel, as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project

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JDE preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to effectively communicate and create a shared understanding at multiple levels of the organization.

Solid ability to organize and plan and work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.

Ability to complete assignments within established timeframes.

Attention to detail and accuracy in work and communication are essential.

Ability to interact collaboratively as part of a team.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw valid conclusions.

Strong leadership ability along with high ethical standards – uncompromising on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.

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.

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