Manufacturing Engineer

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
  • Equipment reliability and root cause failure analysis
  • Coordination of various aspects of shutdowns and start-ups for mill
  • Cost-reduction and deliberate improvement efforts
  • Project coordination / management
  • Working collaboratively with engineers, operators, contractors, interns/co-ops, managers, etc.
  • Quality or product optimization
  • 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 2026.
  • 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
• Safety-first mindset in the workplace
• Learns on the fly, adapts in a highly dynamic environment, and effectively copes with and manages change
• Motivation to self-start, drive results, and perform well in a team setting
• 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.)
• Eagerness to develop and hone skills necessary for career success
• Comfort with all levels of employees, including peers, engineers, contractors, hourly operators, and management
• 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.

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.
Memphis  TN  38197