Manufacturing Support Engineer, Paper Technical Center

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

. Provide technical expertise to paper-making assets across Georgia-Pacific’s North American facilities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-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 Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, with a strong focus on process improvement, equipment optimization, and team leadership in manufacturing environments. Proficient in diagnosing operational issues and implementing effective solutions while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

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Pulp And Paper ScienceProcess ImprovementEquipment OptimizationTeam LeadershipManufacturing Operations

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Hard Skills

Stock Prep OperationsHeadbox DesignYankee Steam SystemsHood SystemsSheet HandlingReel SystemsP&ID InterpretationMechanical Drawing InterpretationDiagnostic Equipment ProficiencyTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Diagnostic Service Equipment

Industry Keywords

Pulp And Paper IndustryManufacturing EngineeringProcess TechnologyAsset PerformanceSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise to paper-making assets across Georgia-Pacific’s North American facilities
Work with hourly and salaried production-site personnel to identify process and equipment improvement opportunities through site assessments
Support trials of new process technology and equipment and assess applicability to existing assets
Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new assets
Assist asset owners in managing and prioritizing improvement opportunities based on business needs
Develop standardized operating and maintenance strategies with subject matter experts and operations personnel
Review maintenance and downtime data to identify equipment requiring repair, replacement, or reconfiguration
Coordinate and lead efforts to restore asset performance to optimized base case with third-party and internal resources
Assist operations teams in planning outage activities
Diagnose root causes of operational issues and lead or assist local resources in resolving them
Use diagnostic service equipment to troubleshoot machine issues and maintain equipment for mobilization
Train and mentor team members and mill personnel on proper diagnostic equipment procedures
Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years combined experience in manufacturing/engineering roles supporting paper making operations
5+ years of manufacturing/operations experience within the pulp and paper industry
Knowledge of stock prep operations, headbox design and operation, yankee steam systems, hood systems, sheet handling, and reel systems
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, layout drawings, and mechanical drawings
Ability to effectively lead, communicate with, and mentor others in a manufacturing environment
Ability to travel up to 70% of the time, including occasional weekends, nights, and holidays when needed
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, fall protection, respirators, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots or safety shoes
Ability to work in environments with platforms and catwalks, elevated temperatures, and variable humidity
Tissue papermaking experience is a plus
Willingness to undergo a drug test where required by state law
Work authorization verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance may be included
Paid parental leave may be included
Adoption assistance may be included
Remote work eligibility
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Military Ready and Second Chance employer programs