Molded Fiber NPD Process Engineer: From Trials to Scale-Up

Vonore Fiber Products Llc; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vonore Fiber Products Llc is seeking a Molded Fiber Process Engineer to optimize fiber prep and stock systems for new molded fiber products. The role will translate product requirements into fiber specifications, run bench and pilot trials, and scale to production-ready processes.

The ideal candidate will have a 3+ year background in pulping or fiber prep, strong analytical skills, and experience collaborating with R&D, Quality, and Operations on trials and new product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a pulp mill, fiber prep, or paper/packaging operation.
• Strong understanding of pulping, stock prep, refining, and fiber quality drivers.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on the plant floor with operators and technicians, and cross-functionally with Product Development and R&D.

Responsibilities

• Develop fiber blends, refining targets, and stock approach conditions to meet product requirements.
• Run bench-, pilot-, and mill-scale trials to characterize new furnishes and formulations.
• Monitor and optimize pulping, washing, screening, cleaning, refining, and stock prep systems.
• Drive reductions in fiber loss, chemical consumption, water usage, and energy intensity.
• Provide process design input for capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Plant-floor collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Minitab

DCS/PLC systems

SPC

Process modeling

Job description

Vonore Fiber Products Llc is seeking a Molded Fiber Process Engineer to optimize fiber prep and stock systems for new molded fiber products. The role will translate product requirements into fiber specifications, run bench and pilot trials, and scale to production-ready processes.

The ideal candidate will have a 3+ year background in pulping or fiber prep, strong analytical skills, and experience collaborating with R&D, Quality, and Operations on trials and new product development.