Process Engineer

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Paper Machine 26 Engineering Wisconsin Rapids, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition

Job Title:
Process Engineer

Department:
Operations

Reports To:
Process Engineer Lead

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At ND Paper, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest container board producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually.

Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

Key Responsibilities and Expected Results

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Reduce costs; complete cost reduction projects that provide significant savings through product substitution, reduced variability, improved quality, and higher operating efficiency
• Improve and optimize processes; provide assistance to production areas in evaluating changes to operation; aid operating personnel to better understand their processes and quality problems encountered
• Assist in developing new products; includes planning and running in-mill trials; interacting with Sales, Technical Field Service, and customers
• Assist production areas with troubleshooting and other assistance as needed
• Work closely with hourly crews in developing or changing procedures to improve safety, operations, cost, quality and efficiency
• Adhere to safe work practices, good housekeeping, follow-up and correction of unsafe acts and conditions, participate in mill and departmental safety programs and meetings
• Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities
• Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation
• Carry out other responsibilities related to position as required

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Production Output
• Downtime
• Quality Performance
• Cost and Efficiency
• Collaboration and Operations Support

Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. in Pulp & Paper Science and/or Chemical Engineering
• Bilingual in Mandarin a plus.

Technical Skills

• Process optimization: improving efficiency, yield, and product quality
• Data analysis: using plant data to diagnose problems and identify trends
• Familiarity with tools like Excel, statistical software, or process simulation tools

Core Competencies

• Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to work in an industrial environment and production atmosphere and climb in/around equipment
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the…