Senior Process Engineer

Smurfit Westrock•Woodridge, IL
•$90,375 - $150,625•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Process Engineer will work within the structure of the Operations Excellence team to lead and participate in production and process improvement activities throughout the manufacturing site. This rewarding position will involve interacting with suppliers, employees, manufacturing processes, products, and customers. The Process Engineer will make tangible improvements in the areas of safety, quality, cost, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data
  • Attain certification in Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology within two years
  • Lead broad and complex project teams and initiatives
  • Ability to act as a change agent achieving results with urgency
  • Able to effectively organize multiple projects and action items simultaneously
  • Able to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint, use of WestRock software systems)
  • Ability to work on various other tasks/projects as required to support the success of the business
  • Ability to work nights and weekends occasionally as needed to support the operation

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead process improvement project teams
  • Provide technical troubleshooting to solve process and product problems
  • Perform periodic reporting and deliver presentations of key project updates, performance metrics, action items and results
  • Serve as a facility-wide technical resource to provide general technical support to all departments
  • Assist in capital project justifications and installs as applicable
  • Create new process procedures and deliver related training as needed

Benefits

  • short-term bonus incentive
  • health, dental and vision insurance
  • flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law
  • 15 days of paid vacation
  • 11 days of paid holidays
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service