Engineering Intern

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 are one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper‑based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands in food, beverage, household and personal care.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, and innovative, while giving back to our communities.

We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits that are among the industry’s best.

Location: Fort Smith, AR

Business Unit/Corporate Function: Consumer Packaging Division

• Assist plant production and engineering teams with technical support for improvement projects.
• Develop or improve equipment and processes by applying creative and innovative engineering to achieve state‑of‑the‑art technology.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to Lean projects.
• Contribute to Lean projects at the plant level.

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in equipment improvement projects (capital and non‑capital).
• Assist in conception, development, design, and performance of various operations and maintenance improvement projects.
• Support continuous process improvement efforts across departments.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret data related to process improvement projects.
• Develop cost estimates for maintenance improvement projects.
• Assist with maintenance of all technical documentation, including prints, manuals, and process software.
• Develop training materials for maintenance technician training.
• Assist in the development of cost‑saving initiatives and track progress toward plant goals.
• Follow all plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to the production of safe, quality foods.
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to the appropriate authority for recording and correction.

• Completion of the junior year of an engineering bachelor's degree program in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran/military status, or any other protected characteristic.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no deadline.

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