Process Engineer Sr
Graphic Packaging International · Stone Mountain, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $97k–$130k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Graphic Packaging International (industrial) in Stone Mountain, GA.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Base pay
- $97k–$130k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $91k–$130k. This one lists $97k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 258 live postings that list pay, out of 766 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live process postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 47%
- Six Sigma 42%
- ✓ Root cause 37%
- DOE 26%
- Cost reduction 26%
- Painting / coating 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Graphic Packaging InternationalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
- ◆Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- ◆Growing knowledge of industry practices.
- ◆Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems; analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- ◆Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products and services.
- ◆Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- ◆Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
- ◆Errors in judgment or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.
- ◆Works under general direction.
- ◆Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans, schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
- ◆Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- ◆Represents organization as a prime contact on programs or projects.
- ◆Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Safe Quality Food
Responsibilities
- ◆Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
- ◆Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
- ◆Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
- ◆Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
- ◆Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation
Education & Experience
High School Education or equivalent + 6 yrs 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
$97,200.00 - $129,600.00
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.
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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.
