WestRock
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. Smurfit-Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging,operatesin 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable,recyclableand recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve?complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers,employeesand the communities where weoperate. Learn more atwww.smurfitwestrock.com.? Manufacturing Engineering SpringIntern/Co-op(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). Alabama North Carolina Florida South Carolina Georgia Texas Michigan Virginia New York Washington *Internship and co-op openings will vary by location and term. Openings will be filled in business priority, job function, and application order. This is a 40-hour/week position held fromJanuary2026-May 2026 How you willimpactSmurfit-Westrock:? Develop and apply skills to help increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity within Smurfit-Westrock's manufacturing, converting, or support groups. Analyze data sets toidentifykey 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 Identifyroot cause problems through troubleshooting issues toidentifyareas 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,Paperand Packaging Manufacturing Industry – Process Engineering, Process Controls and Automation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance & Reliability, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Research & Development, etc. People & Culture: Communicate cross-functionally about technical and project findings Collaborate closely with assigned team members to complete project tasks Work Environment: Work in an office within the plant environment Be comfortable working in an industrial / manufacturing work setting where applicable Be able to Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations What you need to succeed:? Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited engineering college/university program. Should be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science/Engineering, Paper Science/Engineering Demonstrates an interest, willingness, and drive to learn new things;seeksto understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functionalexpertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work Strong attention to detail and Problem-Solving:Identifiesand analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations;demonstratestackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach Ability to organize and prioritize workload: Plans,arrangesand/ormonitorswork to ensure achievement of desired results;establishesa systematic course of action toaccomplishobjectives Demonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness tomodifyone’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a commonobjective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm andmaintainmutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively Ability to commit for up to40 hoursa week during thespring ? ? What we offer:? ? Corporate culture based on integrity, respect,accountabilityand excellence? Comprehensive training withnumerouslearning and development opportunities? An attractive salary reflecting skills,competenciesand potential? A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Smurfit-Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating andmaintaininga diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.??? Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.