Converting Engineer – Packaging

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

. Solve complicated problems in the paper product converting industry to improve manufacturing competitiveness .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of converting equipment, with a strong focus on improving manufacturing efficiency and performance metrics. Capable of leading projects, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and mentoring teams to enhance technical skills and capabilities.

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Converting Packaging Equipment ExpertiseTroubleshooting Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic SystemsProject Management CapabilityRoot Cause Failure AnalysisTeam/Group Facilitation Experience

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Hard Skills

Design and Construction of Converting AssetsTroubleshooting EquipmentPreventative and Predictive Maintenance TechniquesPerformance Metrics ImprovementTechnical Solution Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationProactive Problem-SolvingLeadership and AccountabilityIndependent Work CapabilityCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)Converting EquipmentOperational Handoff ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Paper Product Converting IndustryManufacturing TissueTowel ProductionNapkin ProductionPackaging Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Solve complicated problems in the paper product converting industry to improve manufacturing competitiveness
Support projects through check-outs, start-up, commissioning, operational handoff, and troubleshooting of converting assets
Support commercialization and product portfolio rollouts as a key technical resource
Build technical solutions through networks of internal and external technical SMEs, engineers, operations personnel, vendors, and OEMs
Identify technology and process gaps and provide efficiency improvements
Coach and mentor operations by building technical skills, capabilities, and efficiencies
Improve performance metrics and sustainability of assets
Scale improvements through knowledge sharing across assets and platforms
Learn platform equipment technologies and apply knowledge across the business
Collaborate with operations across Georgia-Pacific’s North American facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge and expertise of design, construction, operations, and maintenance of assets in the converting space
5+ years of experience in converting packaging equipment, including wrappers, bundlers, case packers, case sealers, baggers, and similar equipment, related to manufacturing tissue, towel, napkins, plates, and bowls
Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components
Experience evaluating equipment or processes, developing solutions, and delivering equipment or training improvements
Willing and able to travel up to 80% of the time, potentially including weekend travel
Willing and able to wear necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Willing and able to work flexible hours to support projects or assignments
Proactive approach to problem-solving and researching solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management capability, leadership, and accountability
Ability to support start-up/commissioning and troubleshoot converting equipment until performance metrics are achieved
Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to identify and resolve equipment runnability issues
Ability to work independently with little supervision and direction
Ability to facilitate and drive resolution of complex equipment problems
Strong knowledge of maintenance and electrical methods and techniques
Understanding of preventative/predictive techniques and Root Cause Failure Analysis
Demonstrated team/group facilitation experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) coverage
Disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
May include infertility assistance
May include paid parental leave
May include adoption assistance
Remote/home-based work arrangement
Opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from value created