Paper Process Engineer - Optimize Production & Yield

IPG; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

IPG seeks a Process Engineer – Paper Manufacturing to support site-wide process engineering in Blythewood, SC, focusing on paper production. You will act as the technical expert, driving improvements in quality, yield, and machine efficiency across operations.

Collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams will be essential to optimize processes and scale up new products. This exempt, on-site role offers growth within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience within paper manufacturing, paper converting, packaging, tissue, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of paper manufacturing processes, properties, and process optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot paper machine issues, identify bottlenecks, and improve production performance.
• Experience with root cause analysis, process improvement, and manufacturing problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives across all manufacturing operations and production equipment.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for paper manufacturing processes and related production challenges.
• Investigate paper machine performance issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve stability, quality, yield, and throughput.
• Analyze production data and process trends to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement across the facility.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to troubleshoot and optimize production performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, process capability, machine efficiency, and product consistency.
• Support new product introductions, process trials, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Provide technical training and coaching to operations personnel regarding process controls and best practices.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process modifications throughout the plant.
• Prepare and communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations.
• Develop, implement and communicate work instructions, procedures and other documentation as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process engineering

Paper manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional

Education

Paper Science

Chemical Engineering

Pulp & Paper Eng

Job description

IPG seeks a Process Engineer – Paper Manufacturing to support site-wide process engineering in Blythewood, SC, focusing on paper production. You will act as the technical expert, driving improvements in quality, yield, and machine efficiency across operations.

Collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams will be essential to optimize processes and scale up new products. This exempt, on-site role offers growth within a global packaging leader.