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Buyer ( Corrugated Packaging )

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a ... Position Buyer (corrugated packaging) Location Huntley, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr

Koch Industries

Account Manager - Corrugated

Owosso, MI · On-site

Your Job Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated Packaging division is seeking a driven and results-oriented ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.

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What is a corrugated engineer?

Corrugated Engineers are professionals who design, develop, and improve corrugated packaging solutions, such as boxes and cartons, primarily used for shipping and storage. Their work involves selecting appropriate materials, optimizing structural integrity, and ensuring cost-effective, sustainable solutions. They often collaborate with manufacturers, product designers, and logistics teams to meet specific requirements for product protection and transportation. Corrugated Engineers also consider factors like environmental impact, recyclability, and efficiency in the manufacturing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a corrugated engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Corrugated Engineer, you need strong knowledge of packaging design, materials science, structural engineering, and often a degree in packaging engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, packaging testing equipment, and industry standards like ISTA and TAPPI is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and teamwork skills help you collaborate and innovate in fast-paced production environments. These abilities ensure the creation of efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable corrugated packaging solutions that meet client needs and industry regulations.

What are some common challenges a corrugated engineer faces when collaborating with production teams?

Corrugated Engineers frequently work with production teams to ensure that packaging designs are not only innovative but also feasible for manufacturing. A common challenge is balancing creative design requirements with material limitations and production capabilities, which often requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. Engineers may also encounter tight deadlines and last-minute changes that require quick adjustments to specifications. Building strong relationships with both design and production staff is essential to streamline the workflow and ensure high-quality, cost-effective results.

What is the difference between Corrugated Engineer vs Corrugated Designer?

AspectCorrugated EngineerCorrugated Designer
Primary FocusDesigning and optimizing manufacturing processes for corrugated productsCreating visual and structural designs for corrugated packaging
Required SkillsEngineering principles, manufacturing knowledge, problem-solvingGraphic design, structural layout, creativity
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, R&D labsDesign studios, client meetings
Common CertificationsEngineering degrees, process certificationsDesign software proficiency, packaging certifications

While both roles work within the corrugated industry, Corrugated Engineers focus on process optimization and manufacturing efficiency, whereas Corrugated Designers concentrate on creating packaging designs. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and professionals identify the right career path or job fit within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Corrugated Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Regional Engineer/Project Manager - Corrugated

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees
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$140K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 hours ago

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Job description

Your Job
The Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Engineering Team is seeking an experienced Regional Engineer / Project Manager. This position will lead capital and expense projects across the division including the corrugated box, corrugated sheets, mailers, and digital printing plants. The ideal candidate is an individual driven by the desire to grow their project leadership skills with an increasing level of responsibility through delivering superior project results for our manufacturing and business partners.
This position is home based with up to 75% travel to support projects in US.
What You Will Do
  • Organize and lead project teams in all phases from conceptualization through operational performance testing, by using the Georgia-Pacific Business Process for Projects work process.
  • Leverage your corrugated experience and engineering skillset directly on assigned projects.
  • Partner and foster relationships with Manufacturing staff, Business teams, and Technology SMEs to deliver results on a portfolio of projects.
  • Communicate projects' status transparently and actively manage budgets, schedules, and risks.
  • Lead and participate in the decision-making process to evaluate project alternatives, select equipment and vendor partners, and establish the most effective contracting strategies.
  • Provide field support during construction and startup phases.
  • Safely and responsibly deliver project goals including product quality, production rates, schedule, cost, and safety performance for capital and expense projects.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • 5+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience leading capital and expense projects within Industrial Manufacturing or similar
  • 5+ experience with the corrugated industry
  • Experience building highly effective project teams using internal and external resources.
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, deliverables with suppliers, leading teams, and managing a portfolio of multiple projects.
  • Diverse knowledge of corrugated manufacturing and related converting processes and equipment.
  • Able and willing to travel up to 75%. Travel will include weekends and holidays during construction and startup phases.

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams to evaluate multiple alternatives and deliver cost competitive projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil).
  • Proficient Software Experience using AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office.
  • Software Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / Forma software, EcoSys software, or MP2 software.
  • PMP certification.

For this role, we anticipate paying $140k - $180k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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