Lead Product Development Engineer — Sustainability

Billerud; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful Work

Career Growth

Education Support

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Billerud in Escanaba, Michigan, is looking for a Product Development Engineer to develop and lead product initiatives. The role involves new product development, managing trials, and collaborating with teams to enhance product quality and performance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field and have at least two years of relevant experience. Additional skills in the paper-making industry and trial management are essential. Billerud offers various benefits including education support and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in Process Engineering, Product Development and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead product development and objectives for new products.
• Manage trial records.
• Participate in customer visits.
• Lead Kaizen on quality and machine uptime.
• Continue skills training and teach new engineers.
• Approve FDA portion for new chemicals.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to contribute to and lead teams

Strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills

Solid presentation and facilitation skills

Attention to detail

Prior paper making industry experience

Experience in developing and running trials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Billerud in Escanaba, Michigan, is looking for a Product Development Engineer to develop and lead product initiatives. The role involves new product development, managing trials, and collaborating with teams to enhance product quality and performance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field and have at least two years of relevant experience. Additional skills in the paper-making industry and trial management are essential. Billerud offers various benefits including education support and competitive compensation.