Corporate Project Engineer - Protective Packaging/Process Engineer

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Provide corporate process-engineering leadership across manufacturing operations, with an emphasis on paper-based packaging and high-speed paper-converting processes. The position applies practical expertise in process development, optimization, troubleshooting, equipment capability, materials, quality, and continuous improvement. It partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Product Development, OEMs, and suppliers to improve existing processes and industrialize new products and technologies. The role analyzes complex manufacturing problems, establishes process controls and operating windows, transfers best practices across manufacturing locations, and supports capital equipment projects, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and process qualification. Project management is a supporting responsibility rather than the primary purpose of the position. Significant travel is required, typically 1–3 weeks per month based on business needs, to support manufacturing locations, improvement initiatives, equipment suppliers, commissioning, and plant-level activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Paper Science, Paper Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least five years of process-engineering experience in manufacturing, with significant experience in paper, paper converting, corrugated, packaging, envelopes/mailers, or high-speed web-based manufacturing.
Expertise in process development, optimization, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, DOE, process capability, and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of paper properties and converting performance, including moisture, basis weight, caliper, strength, dimensional stability, curl, friction, and adhesive interaction.
Experience developing process specifications and supporting equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, process qualification, and production ramp-up.
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and SPC.
Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Direct paper or paper-converting manufacturing experience.
Experience with high-speed web handling, converting equipment, adhesives, and automated or PLC-controlled manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Provide corporate process-engineering leadership for paper-based manufacturing, including paper converting, web handling, adhesive application, forming, cutting, sealing, and folding.
Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, OEE, reliability, yield, waste, and cost.
Troubleshoot complex manufacturing problems using structured root-cause analysis, data analysis, experimentation, DOE, and process capability methods, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Establish critical process parameters, operating windows, specifications, controls, and standard operating conditions for existing and new manufacturing processes.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D/Product Development, Commercial, and Engineering to industrialize new products and manufacturing technologies.
Evaluate manufacturing equipment and processes to improve speed, reliability, OEE, yield, quality, automation, and process simplification.
Develop and transfer process standards and best practices across manufacturing locations.
Work with paper mills, adhesive suppliers, OEMs, and technical suppliers to evaluate materials, equipment, process capability, and emerging technologies.
Support capital projects through equipment specifications, design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, process qualification, acceptance criteria, and production ramp-up.
Develop process documentation and train plant engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical personnel in process fundamentals, troubleshooting, and standardized manufacturing practices.
Maintain knowledge of advancements in paper manufacturing, converting, adhesives, web handling, automation, controls, sustainability, and e-commerce packaging technologies.