Process Engineer Trainee

2027 Process Engineer Trainee | Greif The Tone

This is a full-time trainee program at Greif, located in Austell, GA. Greif is a global leader in performance packaging operating in 40 countries, delivering trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions for some of the world’s most in-demand industries. The company packages life’s essentials and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders through a commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability.

This role is designed to prepare early career talent for future roles by focusing on optimizing processes, improving product quality, and enhancing equipment reliability within manufacturing operations.

• Role:
  Trainee Program
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person, Austell, GA
• Pay: $71000–$121000 yearly
• Team:
  Sustainable Fiber Solutions business unit
• Mission:
  Optimize processes, improve product quality, and enhance equipment reliability within manufacturing operations.
• Tech Stack: CAD, Excel, reporting tools

• Collaborate:
  Participate in specialized and cross-functional engineering projects to support manufacturing operations.
• Improve:
  Support initiatives for electrical power and control systems to enhance existing or develop new processes.
• Analyze:
  Conduct process optimization trials, interpret data, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Report:
  Prepare and deliver monthly quality and production reports to inform operational decision-making.
• Troubleshoot:
  Assist with the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, including machine breakdown analysis and root cause identification.

• Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Paper Science, or a closely related engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience:
  
  0–3 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or operations environments. Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, and manufacturing processes;
  Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies;
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions;
  Proven ability to manage projects and prioritize multiple initiatives;
  Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.