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Process Engineer - Pulp

Graphic Packaging International · Queen City, TX

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$73k–$97k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Graphic Packaging International (industrial) in Queen City, TX. Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Base pay
$73k–$97k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $76k–$120k. This one lists $73k–$97k.

Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 76 process engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 75 other live process postings in Texas.

Base pay
About 13% below similar roles

Typical $76k–$120k, from 17 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 43%
  • Lean 29%
  • New product launch 26%
  • SPC 26%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
  • Team leadership 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Graphic Packaging International in Queen City

1 other open role at this site · 4 people we found in process roles at Graphic Packaging International.

Full description from Graphic Packaging InternationalAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job summary

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods including: •Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout •Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions •Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems •Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques •Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Responsibilities

  • ◆Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
  • ◆Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training..
  • ◆Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
  • ◆May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
  • ◆Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
  • ◆General application of concepts and principles.
  • ◆Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
  • ◆Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
  • ◆Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • ◆Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
  • ◆Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
  • ◆Works under moderate direction.
  • ◆Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
  • ◆Frequent internal company and external contacts.
  • ◆Represents organization on specific projects.

Education & Experience

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$72,700.00 - $96,900.00

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Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

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