Plant Optimization Engineer (Plymouth, MI)
Packaging Corporation of AmericaHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is required prior to starting the position.
- 0-2 years previous engineering experience, including internships and co-ops, providing technical support in a manufacturing plant or industrial environment.
- Ability to work first, second, or third shift during the production department rotation as needed.
- Must be self-driven and passionate about working in a hands-on, manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to travel as necessary and possess valid documents for travel via air and car.
- A minimum of one Internship or Co-op is preferred, especially in a manufacturing environment.
- Obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Paper Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology is preferred.
- Experience with programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience with manufacturing systems like shop floor software, maintenance work order systems, etc. is preferred.
- Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience preferred.
Benefits
- Full-time, salaried position with benefits.
- In-depth, hands-on technical training.
- Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States. PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products. PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers. PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois. PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."