Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world`s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America.

POSITION SUMMARY
The principle focus of this role is to develop knowledge processes for converting technology that will preserve or improve the key performance attributes of the finished product. The focus is for high speed tissue and towel converting applications. Included in this role is the responsibility to identify, develop, and recommend new technologies for the converting process. The role will also focus on exploring technology options to improve current asset performance through development work utilizing both pilot and commercial equipment.

Support the creation of value across the enterprise through the development of Intellectual Property strategies that include landscape investigation, invention disclosures and patent applications for relevant technologies. This role requires the individual to pursue technology discovery, experimentation and analysis with an inquisitive, creative and open-minded approach.

This individual will be a key member of the Converting Innovation Technology Platform.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Degree (M.S. / PhD) in Engineering or Sciences.
Research and Development experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Internship, co-op, or work experience in an engineering discipline

KNOWLEDGE - SKILLS - ABILITIES
Ability to design and run experiments methodically
Possess economic thinking skills that drive innovative solutions to deliver a competitive advantage to GP in the marketplace.
Demonstrate the ability to act as an entrepreneur through the effective use of critical thinking skills, judgment and risk assessment to deliver the maximum value to the company.
Exhibit a passion for innovation that applies analytical thinking skills to develop links between commercially available technology and the application of that technology to Tissue Converting Equipment.
Outstanding communication ability to inform and persuade both technical and non-technical people and explain the benefits and risks of technology and the effort required to develop it.
Ability to work independently given vision and direction where real long term value created is measured and rewarded.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.