Engineering Group Lead - Stock Prep

Engineering Group Lead – Stock Prep

Voith Paper, a division of the Voith Group, is seeking an Engineering Group Lead for Stock Preparation. The Voith Group is a global technology company founded in 1867, with around 22,000 employees and sales of €5.2 billion.

Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate‑Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary:

Guides and develops the Stock Prep Engineering team and coordinates their activities with customers externally, and internally with sales, product management, project management, application engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and quality groups, as required to maintain the order schedule and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Distributes day‑to‑day tasks of the Stock Preparation Engineering team, including continuous development of personnel and procedures
• Ensures timely and cost‑efficient order processing taking into account Voith standards and templates from product management
• Supports Application engineering and product management in further development/standardization of stock preparation equipment and engineering solutions
• Supports service tasks and inquiries with respect to stock preparation equipment/machines
• Reviews drawings, schematics, P&’s, bills of material and other information such as operating manuals required to fulfill the customer contract
• Provides technical support and know‑how for stock preparation equipment for external customers and component suppliers, as well as Voith internal departments – project management, product management, application engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing and quality control
• Manages engineering capacity to determine & coordinate design and delivery dates with OTO
• Optimises business processes by aligning them with adjacent areas with aim of maximizing the economic success of the higher level unit
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar experience
• At least 6 years of experience in the design & manufacturing of stock preparation machinery or equipment
• At least 5 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally occasionally

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on a computer and phone
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Ability to travel occasionally for on‑site to review existing equipment, attend meetings, and/or assist with service work

We don’t require you to meet every single requirement. If you might be a good fit for our team, we encourage you to apply.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially individuals underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, people of any age or family status.

We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and strive to create an inclusive working environment.