Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026, Mills

Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026, Mills

Locations

AL Demopolis Pulp Mill, AL Mahrt, AL Stevenson, FL Fernandina Beach Mill, LA Hodge, MI Battle Creek Mill, SC Cowpens, SC Florence, TX Evadale, VA Covington, VA Hopewell, VA West Point Mill

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

22-Aug-2025

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026) – Various Locations

The Opportunity : Our Smurfit Westrock Early Careers Engineering Intern / Co-op will gain a hands-on experience in one of Smurfit Westrock's manufacturing, research & development, or corporate environments focusing in areas such as cost savings, environmental, and / or sustainability efforts. Throughout the assignments, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and process improvement. By the end of the assignment, this experience will have positively contributed to your curriculum and career goals in preparation for life after college.

Internship Opportunities and Locations : We are currently recruiting for multiple Internship and Co-op positions to support our Mill Operations business units. Internship and co-op opportunities are available and based in various locations across the U.S. within manufacturing facilities and corporate offices. By applying for this position, you may be considered for all available opportunities (location examples listed below).

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock :

• Develop and apply skills to help increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity within Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, converting, or support groups.
• Analyze data sets to identify key insights and provide value-based solutions
• Seek out and promote innovative solutions to operational challenges and support maintenance activities with a focus on preventative maintenance
• Identify root cause problems through troubleshooting issues to identify areas of opportunities
• Report project discovery findings to managers, teams, and senior leadership
• Serve as safety champion by understanding and enforcing department, plant or mill safety policies
• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned roles, complete project tasks, and implement new processes
• Gain exposure to one or more of the following fields within the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Manufacturing Industry – Process Engineering, Process Controls and Automation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance & Reliability, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Research & Development, etc.

People & Culture :

What you need to succeed :

What we offer :

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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