Process Engineer - Paper

Job Function

The Process Engineer is responsible for providing process engineering leadership for the Paper Machines including downtime reduction, waste reduction, operator training, new product trials, raw material trials, and process center-lining with the goal of improving department efficiencies and lowering operating costs while ensuring compliance with government mandates and FQT systems.

• Displays comprehensive knowledge and full understanding of the paper making process.
• Owns and manages the process databases and process system around the paper machine.
• Leader of process changes and improvements. (i.e. cost reduction, productivity, product quality, safety).
• Complies with, and is a role model for, all First Quality safety and handbook protocol.
• Technical liaison with quality, safety, engineering, and product development departments.
• Demonstrates superior leadership capabilities in front of all FQT team members.
• Reinforces FQT management company direction and promotes positive change with the hourly workforce.
• Interfaces with maintenance department for daily, weekly, monthly, and outage maintenance work planning.
• Provide training mentoring and check-off approval for hourly team members.
• Develops plans to improve operational efficiency. (i.e. PLT, waste reduction, stock–off events, etc…).
• Provide any relevant technical assistance to other FQT departments if requested.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with quality and converting departments in order to efficiently resolve cross department issues.
• Analyze data to effectively troubleshoot and resolve production problems.
• Fill in for Production Manager when needed.
• Coordinates projects and support with outside parties. (i.e. vendors, contractors, outside firms, etc…).
• Be a role model demonstrating the FQT “Rules of Engagement”.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree; in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Paper Machine and/or operational background preferred.
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Above average troubleshooting skills with analytical thought processes.
• Demonstrates good leadership qualities – accountability, credibility, trust.
• Employs excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possesses intermediate computer and logic skills.
• Standard knowledge of O.S.H.A laws and regulations within the manufacturing field.

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.