Process Engineer

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

Process Engineer

Pay Rate:

$75,800 - $101,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

375 Muscogee Road

Cantonment, FL 32533

The Job You Will Perform:

• Dedicated engineering resource to the fibers area including the woodyard and pulp mill
• Provide troubleshooting guidance to area personnel using analytical and Manufacturing Excellence tools
• Gather information, analyze and communicate analysis of mill systems and equipment with the intent to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and/or improve throughput. 
• Contribute to project teams that provide recommendations for and implementation of process improvements both short term and long term
• Plan, coordinate, execute and evaluate process trials
• Lead by example in all aspects including safety, environmental and colleague interactions
• Focus work utilizing 80/20 principles and internal/external customer needs
• Collaborates with teams across the mill in other operating areas and maintenance
• Participates in the weekend duty rotations
• Fills in for the area Technical Assistants, Area Process Managers, Operations Maintenance Coordinator or Business Unit Manager as needed
• Mentor Early Career Manufacturing Engineer full time hires and interns

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• 2+ years of Pulp and Paper industry experience in the fibers area is required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering such as chemical, paper science, mechanical, electrical or other STEM field is required
• Knowledge of Pulp and Paper manufacturing processes including safety and environmental is required
• Experience leading and managing personnel is preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office products and analytical tools such as PIVision and PowerBI is preferred
• Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Skills, Dealing with Ambiguity, Time Management, Technical Learning, Priority Setting and Organizational Skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Cantonment  FL  32533