Finishing Process Engineer

Join UPM Adhesive Materials as a Finishing Process Engineer

UPM Adhesive Materials is looking for a Finishing Process Engineer who will be responsible for day-to-day activities of production areas including volume produced, achieved quality level, efficiency, waste reduction, and other projects as identified, as well as for planning maintenance and long-term process development work in cooperation with department manager.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy challenging the status quo, and have a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused, and eager to identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiency, and contribute to a collaborative team. If you're motivated by meaningful work and enjoy making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

• Promote and support behaviors consistent with our Safety Principles
• Assure a safety conscious work environment including JHA review and implementation and safety walks
• Overall ownership of improvements surrounding Safety, Quality, Service, and Productivity
• Ensure products are produced correctly and consistently, meeting given specifications, supported by SOP's and IT-tools
• Write standard operating procedures to revise current procedures or when new procedures are needed
• Process evaluation and improvements in the finishing department, including slitting, rewinding, packing, material handling and warehouses
• Evaluate run-ability of materials, make or recommend process changes to improve overall outcomes
• Responsible to evaluate and qualify new products and product transitions in the finishing department
• Lead continuous improvement projects, including but not limited to Lean Six Sigma projects. Must have analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Attend customer visits when necessary to identify issues and work toward resolution
• Process development and coordination of maintenance of the finishing and material handling machinery in cooperation with the maintenance team and Finishing Manager
• Working with the quality department to resolve customer claims and to development and support of our Corrective Actions/Preventative Actions process
• Support Other tasks specified in the Quality Management System
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to processes, performance, etc., analyze as appropriate to determine and capitalize on best practices
• Perform all duties in full compliance of all laws, safety and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Perform all duties consistent with the Roles and Responsibilities defined in the company's OHS Standards and Guidelines

• You have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with exposure to a manufacturing environment (preferably in the paper or paper converting industry)
• You have a good understanding of the mechanical requirements of relevant machinery, preferably modern, high‑technology systems
• You have demonstrated strong analytical and logical problem‑solving skills, along with creativity, inventiveness, and initiative
• You are proficient in MS Office applications and production systems
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• You are able to function effectively as a member of a team
• You have experience working in project teams, and exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred

• A meaningful job:
  We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils". Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community:
  Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities:
  We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer:
  Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed…