Position Title:

Senior Corrugated Structural Design Engineer

Pay Rate:

$75,800-$101,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Aurora, IL

The Job You Will Perform:

· Consistent delivery of industry leading solutions that exceed clients' expectations

· Utilize design skills to elevate IP's position within the marketplace through new business transitions

· Takes design responsibility for multiple accounts

· Has a deep understanding of corrugated and paper material properties

· Ability to independently make creative decisions regarding structural design, logistics, print, retail environment, and retail guidelines and specifications

· Conceptual Development: Work with IP internal stakeholders and/or the customer to understand requirements and translate those requirements into practical solutions

· Advanced understanding of manufacturing methods/applications and utilizes knowledge when developing conceptual and production designs

· Ability to make client presentations

· Evaluates and improves processes

· Continually developing cross-functional skills/awareness (individual and team)

· Ability to design around the use or removal of alternative materials including wood, metal and plastic

The Skills You Will Bring:

· BS or BA in Packaging or equivalent field of study preferred

· 3-5 years of experience in corrugated design or other fiber-based packaging is preferred

· Advanced knowledge of retail channel guidelines

· Knowledge of CAD engineering software and hardware

· Ability to conduct structural performance calculations and offer recommendations

· Competencies: Communicates Effectively, Business Insight, Customer Focused, Action Oriented, Plans and Aligns, Collaborates, Optimizes Work Processes, Being Resilient

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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