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New grad performance test engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work demonstrating load testing and performance tooling can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Education, with employers like Qualcomm, Apple, and Tarleton State University hiring at this level now.
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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Group is now hiring a Logistics Performance Leader at our new Dixie® Products Operations Plant located in Bowling Green KY.
This role will have leadership responsibility for the hiring and development of the salary non-exempt logistics and warehouse team members and managing all aspects of their performance. This role will support establishing a PBM culture which will include developing a team-based work system process and will be accountable for the product system results that are impacted by their team's performance and capability.
This is a key leadership role that will provide directions to all shifts operating 24/7. Through leadership, clear expectations will be set, and shifts and individual team members will be held accountable for results in operational areas including Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Compliance, Reliability, Quality, Production and Cost. This is a salaried role that will report to the Operations Leader.
What You Will Do
- Support and model the work environment in which safety is the highest priority.
- Utilize PBM to help develop team members into Principled Entrepreneurs through an effective organizational structure, including Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations connected to the facility vision.
- Lead, mentor, coach and hold direct reports accountable for product system results that are impacted by performance and capability.
- Responsible for the performance and development of team members within the operation
- Align to asset reliability and operational strategies in the operation and ensure team members have the right capabilities needed and are held accountable to execute these strategies.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Asset owners, L&D resources, department leaders and other resources to build capabilities of team members within the operation and support the overall plant vision.
- Responsible for the outcomes of team member selection, development, and improvement.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or developing employees in a manufacturing, distribution, military, or industrial environment
- Experience managing or supporting logistics, warehousing, inventory, transportation, supply chain, or material flow activities
- Experience using data to identify problems, prioritize opportunities, and drive improvements
- Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, or inventory control systems
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Experience leading, supporting and practicing PBM.
#LI-AG4
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
As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
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 is 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 , aquí , or tu ).
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Group is now hiring a Logistics Performance Leader at our new Dixie® Products Operations Plant located in Bowling Green KY.
This role will have leadership responsibility for the hiring and development of the salary non-exempt logistics and warehouse team members and managing all aspects of their performance. This role will support establishing a PBM culture which will include developing a team-based work system process and will be accountable for the product system results that are impacted by their team's performance and capability.
This is a key leadership role that will provide directions to all shifts operating 24/7. Through leadership, clear expectations will be set, and shifts and individual team members will be held accountable for results in operational areas including Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Compliance, Reliability, Quality, Production and Cost. This is a salaried role that will report to the Operations Leader.
What You Will Do
- Support and model the work environment in which safety is the highest priority.
- Utilize PBM to help develop team members into Principled Entrepreneurs through an effective organizational structure, including Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations connected to the facility vision.
- Lead, mentor, coach and hold direct reports accountable for product system results that are impacted by performance and capability.
- Responsible for the performance and development of team members within the operation
- Align to asset reliability and operational strategies in the operation and ensure team members have the right capabilities needed and are held accountable to execute these strategies.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Asset owners, L&D resources, department leaders and other resources to build capabilities of team members within the operation and support the overall plant vision.
- Responsible for the outcomes of team member selection, development, and improvement.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or developing employees in a manufacturing, distribution, military, or industrial environment
- Experience managing or supporting logistics, warehousing, inventory, transportation, supply chain, or material flow activities
- Experience using data to identify problems, prioritize opportunities, and drive improvements
- Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, or inventory control systems
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Experience leading, supporting and practicing PBM.
#LI-AG4
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
As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
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 is 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 , aquí , or tu ).
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Entry Level Performance Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level performance test engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience with tools like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust, even from coursework or personal projects. A portfolio showing you can design and run a load test, interpret results, and document bottlenecks gives you a clear edge. Internship experience in QA or software testing is a strong signal, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines makes candidates stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level performance test engineers?
Companies hiring entry level performance test engineers right now include Qualcomm, Apple, and Tarleton State University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of enterprise technology companies, software product firms, and consulting organizations that build dedicated QA and performance testing teams early.
Are there remote entry level performance test engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role. About 20% of entry level performance test engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed QA talent across the industry. Many remote postings still expect candidates to work within specific U.S. time zones, so check the requirements carefully before applying.
Are these new grad performance test engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior performance test engineer roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, and does not require a certification or prior production environment exposure. Listings that mention portfolios or coursework projects are strong signals this is an entry point role.
Which industries hire the most entry level performance test engineers?
Entry Level performance test engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they ship software at scale, where application responsiveness and reliability under load are business-critical requirements that require dedicated junior testing talent to support growing engineering teams.