Converting Engineer

Remote position with up to 50-75% Travel (US)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Continuous Manufacturing Group is looking for a Converting Engineer. The ideal candidate has engineering and operations experience and has demonstrated success in converting paper products. This individual is primarily responsible for solving the complicated problems in the paper product converting industry, enabling manufacturing partners to become competitive.

Our Team

This position:
* Resides in our Converting Technical Center, which is part of the corporate Manufacturing Technical Group.
* Works closely with operations across GP's North American facilities.
* Collaborates with multiple groups and disciplines throughout operations to improve asset performance and reliability.
* Home-based, and though travel will vary, it will typically range from 50-75%.

Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management philosophy, which guides everyday decision-making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.

What You Will Do
* Support projects through the check-out, start-up, commissioning, operational handoff, and troubleshooting of converting assets.
* Support commercialization and product portfolio rollouts as a key technical support resource
* Build a technical solutions capability through a network of internal and external partners (technical SME, engineering, operations, vendor/OEM)
* Identify gaps in current technologies & processes and provide solutions to improve efficiencies.
* Coach and mentor operations, building internal technical skills, capabilities, and efficiencies while improving performance metrics and asset sustainability.
* Scale improvements through knowledge sharing across assets/platforms to fully leverage innovation and process improvements.
* Interact with and learn platform equipment technologies and apply that knowledge and support across the business.

Knowledge & Skills
* Ability and desire to support start-up/commissioning and troubleshooting converting equipment for short periods until performance metrics are achieved. This will require travel to different facilities across North America.
* Demonstrated success in delivering value to the organization in a principled way with and through others in a technical role.
* Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to identify and resolve equipment run ability issues.
* Capability of working in a flexible, dynamic, environment.
* Ability to work independently, with little supervision and direction.
* Ability to facilitate and drive resolution to complex equipment problems.
* Sense of urgency and the ability to engage people positively to move initiatives forward in an expedited timeframe.
* Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations. Maintain positive approach and be a strong advocate of company driven initiatives.
* Strong knowledge of maintenance & electrical methods and techniques. Good understanding of preventative/predictive techniques and the application of Root Cause Failure Analysis.
* Demonstrated team/group facilitation experience - meetings, knowledge sharing, problem-solving, etc.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Knowledge and expertise in design, construction, operations, and maintenance of assets in the converting space.
* Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
* Experience evaluating equipment or processes, developing solutions, and delivering results in equipment and or training improvements.
* Willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time - may include weekend travel.
* Willing and able to wear the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
* Willing and able to work flexible hours to best support projects or assignments.

What Will Put You Ahead
* Proficient with AB PLC's, Fanuc roPLC's vision systems, and data collection applications
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and researching solutions
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for use in all levels of the facility, corporate partners, and OEM's
* IndividuaOEM'sh a strong capability in project management, demonstrating leadership and accountability

The approximate salary range for this role will be $120K - $160K.

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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 [1] 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 [2] 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 well-being 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 are 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 [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu).

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