
Staff, Process Engineer - Capital Projects
Job Description
Posted on: May 27, 2026
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. Staff, Process Engineer – Capital Projects- Corrugated DivisionThe Opportunity The Staff, Process Engineer assists and/or manages all phases of capital projects, depending on their experience level and assignments by the Manager. Is involved in the coordination, planning, organization, safe execution, and reconciliation/acceptance of projects within budget and scope. Assists in outlining project requirements, task assignments, and supervises progress to ensure that project objectives are being met. This individual will follow a defined engineering process and be heavily involved to 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 experience allows. Location: This is a work from home location with travel up to 80% required.How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
- Assist and learn to 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.
- Learn to generate drawings, specifications, detailed project timelines, and instructions necessary to convey project requirements to others, as you gain experience.
- 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
- Engineering bachelor’s degree not required, but preferred.
- Project management experience in capital required. Corrugated industry experience preferred.
- The ability to travel up to 80%. Domestic and international travel, as required
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project; AutoCad; Manufacturing systems- 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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