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| Employer | International Paper |
| Location | Vicksburg, MS USA |
| Posted | January 27, 2026 |
Job Details
Process Engineer
**Job Description**
**Position Title:**
**Process Engineer**
**Pay Rate** :
$93,400-$124,500
_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._
_Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's short -term incentive plan._
**Category/Shift** :
Salaried Full-Time
**Physical Location** :
3737 Hwy 3
Redwood, MS 39156
The Process Engineer is a member of the Manufacturing Excellence team, reporting directly to an Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader (AMEL). The Process Engineer will be assigned to the one of the operating areas of the mill (Fibers, Power or Paper) at the Vicksburg Mill and is responsible for partnering with the areas to develop and execute continuous and deliberate improvements as well as cost reduction idea generation and implementation of approved ideas.
**The Job You Will Perform:**
The Process Engineer will be responsible for process improvement efforts in their assigned area/department, including:
+ Ensure Manufacturing Excellence (ME) principles are fully utilized in the area through identification of realizable gaps and development of plans to achieve targeted improvement and results
+ ME principles are properly utilized in daily operations for continuous improvement
+ Management of process improvement efforts within the area for fiber, energy, chemicals, reliability, productivity, quality, engagement and customers
+ Coordination of the identifications, evaluation and prioritization of performance improvement opportunities
+ Demonstrate safety leadership efforts and encourage/support safe work practices in mill
+ Support Cost Reduction/Deliberate Improvement project identification and execution
+ Drive mill initiatives in the department to engage employees in improvement/sustain activities
+ Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives (deliberate and continuous)
+ Advocate for sustainable improvement practices and systems
+ Support department's 5S effort
**The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:**
The following qualifications are required for the Process Engineer position:
+ B.S. degree in Engineering or related degree
+ 2+ years of experience in process engineering
+ Previous experience in Pulp and Paper is highly preferred
+ Candidate will be expected to become IP Green Belt certified if not already
+ Possess good written and oral communication skills
+ Possess strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and Minitab (and/or other statistical analysis software)
In addition, the successful candidate:
+ Must have demonstrated the ability to set expectations with stretch goals and measure work to determine degree of goal attainment
+ Must have demonstrated the ability to manage project / process improvements and guide a team to successful completion of a task
+ **Key Competencies** : Timely Decision Making, Integrity & Trust, Priority Setting, Drive for Results, Functional/Technical Skills, Managing and Measuring Work, Managerial Courage, Problem Solving and Informing.
**About Us**
**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 training, promotional opportunities
**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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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.
**Job Identification** 2000930
**Job Schedule** Full time
**Position Title:**
**Process Engineer**
**Pay Rate** :
$93,400-$124,500
_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._
_Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's short -term incentive plan._
**Category/Shift** :
Salaried Full-Time
**Physical Location** :
3737 Hwy 3
Redwood, MS 39156
The Process Engineer is a member of the Manufacturing Excellence team, reporting directly to an Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader (AMEL). The Process Engineer will be assigned to the one of the operating areas of the mill (Fibers, Power or Paper) at the Vicksburg Mill and is responsible for partnering with the areas to develop and execute continuous and deliberate improvements as well as cost reduction idea generation and implementation of approved ideas.
**The Job You Will Perform:**
The Process Engineer will be responsible for process improvement efforts in their assigned area/department, including:
+ Ensure Manufacturing Excellence (ME) principles are fully utilized in the area through identification of realizable gaps and development of plans to achieve targeted improvement and results
+ ME principles are properly utilized in daily operations for continuous improvement
+ Management of process improvement efforts within the area for fiber, energy, chemicals, reliability, productivity, quality, engagement and customers
+ Coordination of the identifications, evaluation and prioritization of performance improvement opportunities
+ Demonstrate safety leadership efforts and encourage/support safe work practices in mill
+ Support Cost Reduction/Deliberate Improvement project identification and execution
+ Drive mill initiatives in the department to engage employees in improvement/sustain activities
+ Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives (deliberate and continuous)
+ Advocate for sustainable improvement practices and systems
+ Support department's 5S effort
**The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:**
The following qualifications are required for the Process Engineer position:
+ B.S. degree in Engineering or related degree
+ 2+ years of experience in process engineering
+ Previous experience in Pulp and Paper is highly preferred
+ Candidate will be expected to become IP Green Belt certified if not already
+ Possess good written and oral communication skills
+ Possess strong computer knowledge and skills that include experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and Minitab (and/or other statistical analysis software)
In addition, the successful candidate:
+ Must have demonstrated the ability to set expectations with stretch goals and measure work to determine degree of goal attainment
+ Must have demonstrated the ability to manage project / process improvements and guide a team to successful completion of a task
+ **Key Competencies** : Timely Decision Making, Integrity & Trust, Priority Setting, Drive for Results, Functional/Technical Skills, Managing and Measuring Work, Managerial Courage, Problem Solving and Informing.
**About Us**
**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 training, promotional opportunities
**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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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.
**Job Identification** 2000930
**Job Schedule** Full time
Job #NLX287092631