CNV Production Engineer

Sofidel SpA; Inola (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofidel America in Inola, OK is seeking a Manufacturing Converting Engineer for a long-term, on-site role. You will support operations by improving production lines, reducing waste, and enhancing process capability with innovative equipment solutions.

The role emphasizes evaluating materials, leading equipment modifications, and collaborating with product development to deliver targeted process improvements while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical focus.
• Experience in pulp/paper or converting equipment preferred.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing operations and perform capacity analysis to identify obstructions.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe working environment.
• Strong technical fundamentals with converting engineering skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, ERP, and manufacturing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address improvement areas in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Evaluate material performance, cost opportunities, and lead equipment modifications.
• Prepare project justifications, benefit analyses, and root cause analyses.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve product line design and options.
• Conduct acceptance tests on vendor-purchased equipment.
• Manage costs, compliance projects, and production performance of converting assets.
• Design equipment layouts for maximum efficiency using drafting tools.
• Define process requirements for next-generation equipment via modeling and prototyping.
• Collaborate with product development and operations teams to meet process capabilities.

Skills

Converting engineering

Process optimization

Capacity analysis

Safety focus

Technical fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Manufacturing system

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Inola, OK, US, 74036

Date: Aug 5, 2026

Position Overview

Sofidel America of Inola, OK is currently seeking a Manufacturing Converting Engineer. We aresearching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stableenvironment. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team!

The Manufacturing Converting Engineer will assist operations and be responsible for offering reliable improvements of various production lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and address improvement areas in manufacturing processes and equipment, including quality improvement, waste reduction, risk reduction, and equipment malfunctions.
• Evaluate performance of raw materials trails, investigate opportunities for improvements in cost, and lead the modification and installation of equipment.
• Prepare project justifications, benefit analyses, and facilitate Root Cause Analysis of manufacturing processes and issues with equipment.
• Develop and design innovative solutions to improve the design of product lines and evaluate technical options for the achievement of business initiatives.
• Conduct acceptance tests on equipment purchased from vendors.
• Manage business aspects of converting assets including monthly operational costs, compliance projects, and production performance.
• Design and draft the layout of equipment, materials, and workspaces to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools.
• Define process requirements for next-generation equipment through modeling and prototype scale experimentation.
• Collaborate with product development and operations teams to deliver targeted process capabilities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical is preferred.
• Experience working in a pulp/paper mill, or with converting equipment, is preferred.
• Must be able to analyse manufacturing operations and perform capacity analysis to identify obstructions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote a safe working environment.
• Must have strong technical fundamentals with converting engineering skills.
• Knowledge in MS Office, ERP, and Manufacturing System is Preferred.