Manufacturing Engineer Entry Level

Manufacturing Engineer Entry Level

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: 

Manufacturing Engineer-Entry Level

Pay Rate:

$82,500 - $84,000

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:

Various, U.S. Paper Mills in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, and Virginia

The Job You Will Perform:
The following duties are typical of this position, but may not be all inclusive. Each person is expected to help with whatever duties are required to ensure safety, operational excellence, and a cost-effective workplace.

• Pulp & Paper Mill-based role interacting with engineers, co-ops/interns, hourly employees, contractors, and managers
• Safety leadership--awareness of safety hazards, courage to intervene & stop a job if notice something unsafe, wears appropriate PPE, etc.
• Specific responsibilities vary by location & role. Examples may include:
  • Manufacturing process optimization
  • Data analysis
  • Machine reliability
  • Coordination of various aspects of shutdowns and start-ups for mill
  • Cost-reduction efforts with procedures, processes, etc., in mill setting
  • Project coordination / management
  • Working collaboratively with engineers, operators, contractors, interns/co-ops, managers, etc.
  • Assistance with capital project management
  • Coordinator of contractors' work

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Working on a college degree (B.S.) in engineering or similar STEM major: e.g., chemical, electrical, environmental, mechanical, paper science engineering preferred. Grad date by August 2025.
  • Similar/related majors: Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, etc. will also be considered.
• Relevant co-op/intern experience desired
• Desires to work in heavy manufacturing setting, around large equipment, where conditions may be hot, loud, and dirty
• Prioritizes a safety mindset first in the workplace
• Learns on the fly, adapts in a highly dynamic environment, and effectively copes with and manages change
• Highly motivated, self-starter, results-driven individual who can also perform well in a team setting
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills & experience (e.g., prior jobs; projects; extracurricular campus activities, such as student organizations, athletics, band, etc.)
• Eager to develop and hone skills necessary for career success
• Comfort with all levels of employees, including peers, engineers, contractors, hourly operators, and management
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Career progression may require mobility

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 and promotional opportunities within a global company. Practical experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Networking and relationship building across the organization.

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’ll see why our team members say they’re 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 a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.