CNV Production Engineer

Sofidel SpA; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofidel America, a global leader in tissue paper manufacturing, seeks a Converting Production Engineer in Shelby, NC to optimize converting assets for safety, quality, productivity and cost control. You will drive continuous improvement and collaborate with product development and operations teams to achieve targeted process capabilities.

The role emphasizes capacity analysis, equipment evaluation, and cost reduction in a challenging manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical) preferred.
• Experience in a pulp/paper mill or with converting equipment is preferred.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing operations and perform capacity analysis.

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 trials, investigate cost improvement opportunities, and lead equipment modification/installation.
• Prepare project justifications, benefit analyses, and facilitate Root Cause Analysis of processes and equipment issues.
• Develop/design innovative solutions to improve product line layouts and evaluate technical options for business initiatives.
• Conduct acceptance tests on equipment purchased from vendors.
• Manage business aspects of converting assets including monthly operating costs, compliance projects, and production performance.
• Design and draft equipment/material/workspace layouts to maximize efficiency using drafting tools.
• Define process requirements for next-generation equipment through modeling/prototype testing.
• Collaborate with product development and operations teams to deliver targeted process capabilities.

Skills

Converting engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Safety awareness

Capacity analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP

Manufacturing System

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Shelby, NC, US, 28150

Date: Sep 1, 2026

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Position Overview

Sofidel America, a global leader in tissue paper manufactuiring,is committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Converting Production Engineer to optimize the performance of assigned converting assets. This role is responsible for ensuring excellence in safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost management while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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.