Georgia-Pacific 2026 Chemical Engineering Full-Time Program - Memphis, TN

Your Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Chemical Engineer or an Engineer within another Engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Paper Science, Process Engineering) to support process optimization and continuous improvement at our pulp and paper mill. This is an exciting opportunity for soon-to-be college graduates who want to apply their classroom learning, lab projects, and internship experiences in a real-world manufacturing environment. In this role, you will learn how to apply statistical process control (SPC), disciplined operations, and problem-solving methods to drive improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency. You will work closely with multiple departments, such as process control, quality, operations, and maintenance, to help sustain reliable and stable mill performance.

Our Team

You will be part of a highly collaborative Operations Excellence team, collaborating with operators, maintenance and reliability personnel and technical specialists who are dedicated to improving process stability, reducing costs, and delivering product quality. Our team values problem-solving, curiosity, innovation with integrity and knowledge sharing to unlock new ways of creating value in pulp and paper manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Receive mentorship and professional development from experienced engineers and technical leaders to accelerate your growth.
• Learn and apply decision making framework and statistical process control (SPC) tools to monitor and analyze process variability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to support principle-based problem-solving and production reliability.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to create mutual benefit and value creation through process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.
• Help translate data into actionable results using data decision matrices, mental models, and engineering principles.
• Support disciplined operations by reinforcing standard operating practices.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and team initiatives that improve mill performance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A near and upcoming expected graduation date in Chemical Engineering or another Engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Paper Science, Process Engineering).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply concepts learned in coursework, labs, and projects.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate in team environments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability through academic projects, research, or internships.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Internship, co-op, or research experience in manufacturing, pulp and paper, or another continuous process industry.
• Exposure to SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean principles through coursework, internships, or student organizations.
• Experience monitoring lab-scale or pilot-scale processes as part of coursework or capstone projects.
• Familiarity with process control systems (DCS/PLC) from coursework, labs, or extracurricular activities.
• Participation in cross-functional team projects, student leadership roles, or engineering competitions that involved problem-solving and collaboration.

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 are 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, aqui, or tu).