2026 Georgia‑Pacific Dixie Products Engineering Co‑Op
Georgia‑Pacific’s Dixie® products manufacturing facility located in Darlington, SC is seeking an Engineering Co‑Op reporting to the Technical Leader of the Darlington facility.
Our Co‑Op opportunities offer hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. The successful candidate will support engineering projects that optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a current engineering student with a strong sense of ownership, motivation to solve problems, and a passion for working with others. This position will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations team members, making a real impact on the success of the facility.
What You Will Do
* Develop and implement comprehensive asset strategies for assigned assets, including operating envelope, operator basic care, parts strategy, optimization, condition‑based monitoring, and predictive & preventative maintenance activities.
* Lead efforts to improve asset performance and reliability with respect to safety, environmental compliance, quality, utilization/efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
* Work with operators and maintenance to identify critical equipment hazards and mitigate the impact of human error where risk is highest.
* Communicate with and help employees connect to our vision, priorities, and business objectives.
* Support operations teams with coaching operators on safe equipment operation, operator basic care, operating parameters, equipment changes/upgrades, and best practices.
* Work closely with operators and customers to troubleshoot process, quality, and equipment issues and evaluate and implement improvement ideas.
* Work closely with shift supervision to identify knowledge/operator capability gaps and provide support in developing/updating operating procedures.
* Lead the Root Cause Analysis process and execute effective corrective actions.
* Evaluate, approve, and prioritize equipment repairs and scheduled shutdowns; initiate capital projects as needed.
* Perform GEMBA walks to improve employee engagement and maintenance performance.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of post‑high‑school education toward a higher‑level degree program in engineering or engineering technology.
* Must be able and willing to work in a food‑grade manufacturing plant environment, including extended periods in noisy, non‑air‑conditioned, or unheated areas.
* Must be able to work onsite in either a part‑time or full‑time capacity depending on school schedule.
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 well‑being. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria vary by location and employee status.
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.
Seniority Level
* Internship
Employment Type
* Internship
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
* Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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