Manufacturing Engineer
Georgia-Pacific · Zachary, LA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Georgia-Pacific (industrial) in Zachary, LA. Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Operation is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Manufacturing Engineer - Converting role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Zachary, LA .
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $90k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 434 live postings that list pay, out of 1327 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live manufacturing postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 56%
- Lean 44%
- Six Sigma 44%
- Green Belt 33%
- Plant layout 33%
- Capacity planning 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Georgia-Pacific
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Bring proof to the interview
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Full description from Georgia-PacificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
- ◆Analyze and evaluate current converting processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost
- ◆Develop and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance production capabilities
- ◆Lead and manage projects related to process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new technology implementation
- ◆Coordinate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, and quality to ensure successful project execution
- ◆Utilize data analysis tools to monitor production processes and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- ◆Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- ◆Collaborate with equipment vendors and suppliers to evaluate new technologies and equipment for potential implementation
- ◆Oversee the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new and existing equipment
- ◆Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure products meet industry standards and customer specifications
- ◆Develop and implement quality control processes to identify and address defects or quality issues
- ◆Provide technical support and training to production staff and operators on new processes, equipment, and technologies
- ◆Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence among team members
- ◆Ensure all engineering activities are conducted in compliance with safety regulations and company policies
- ◆Participate in safety audits and initiatives to promote a safe working environment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- ✓Experience working within a manufacturing, converting, industrial or military environment
- ✓Strong understanding of converting processes, equipment, and technologies
- ✓Experience with root cause analysis and process control techniques
- ✓Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
- ✓Experience in managing projects from conception through implementation and evaluation
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Operation is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Manufacturing Engineer - Converting role supporting the Consumer Products Group Operations located in Zachary, LA . The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment.
The Manufacturing Engineer in Converting at Georgia-Pacific focuses on optimizing and improving the converting processes involved in manufacturing products such as paper, packaging, and related products. Their role is crucial in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production.
Our Team
Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern and Brawny. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away.
We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help others and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities.
What Will Put You Ahead
- •Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Engineering, Paper Science or related field
- •Deep understanding of safety protocols and a commitment to promoting a safe work environment
- •Experience initiating and/or executing capital projects
- •Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools for process design and analysis
- •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
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Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath, tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
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