Process Engineer (Quinnesec, MI)

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business?  Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow.  Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers. 

Summary Description:

Process Engineers are responsible for working with Operations management to optimize system performance in the areas of quality, machine efficiency and cost. Work activities will be a mix of on the floor troubleshooting and data analysis

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide high-quality process support and technical leadership to the mills operations group resulting in improved product quality, productivity and reduced costs.

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports

• Improve product quality while implementing cost and variability reduction initiatives

• Develop manufacturing specifications for new grades through pilot coater and machine evaluations

• Reduce environmental impact

• Provide technical support for key departments

• Provide problem solving and analytical skills and leadership

• Assist with machine shutdowns and start up

• Integrate safety leadership into daily activities

• Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation

   

Minimum Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, paper science or other related field.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in pulp and paper or manufacturing is a plus.

Travel: Negotiable

Minimum Required Skills:

• Knowledge of pulp and paper production process.
  self-starter, able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong technical, problem solving, decision-making, project management, and computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects and issues.

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Why us?

• Be part of a Dynamic team within Billerud
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks and alcohol & drug test