Molded Fiber Process Engineer – New Product Development

Genera

Vonore (TN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Genera in Vonore, TN is seeking a Molded Fiber Process Engineer to advance fiber prep and stock systems for new molded fiber products. You will translate product requirements into fiber specifications, run trials, and guide process development from lab to production with cross-functional teams including Product Development and Quality.

The role focuses on optimizing pulping, refining, and stock delivery to meet performance targets such as strength, formation, and moldability, while also driving

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related
  • 3+ years in pulp mill, fiber prep, or paper/packaging operation
  • Strong pulping, stock prep, refining, and fiber quality knowledge
  • Data-driven with analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative work with operations, Product Development and R&D

Responsibilities

  • Develop fiber blends, refining targets, and stock approach conditions to meet product performance requirements.
  • Translate briefs into pulp and stock specs and run trials from bench to pilot to mill scale.
  • Own scale-up from lab/pilot to production-ready process windows.
  • Monitor and optimize pulping, washing, refining, and stock prep for trials and commercial grades.
  • Drive cost reductions, improve fiber yield, and ensure quality targets during product development.

Skills

Chemical Engineering
Pulp & Paper
Data Analysis
Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab
PLC/DCS

Job description

Genera in Vonore, TN is seeking a Molded Fiber Process Engineer to advance fiber prep and stock systems for new molded fiber products. You will translate product requirements into fiber specifications, run trials, and guide process development from lab to production with cross-functional teams including Product Development and Quality.

The role focuses on optimizing pulping, refining, and stock delivery to meet performance targets such as strength, formation, and moldability, while also driving

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