Paper Process Engineer - Optimize Quality & Throughput

Itape; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG seeks a Process Engineer – Paper Manufacturing to provide expert support across paper production operations. The role focuses on identifying bottlenecks, improving product quality and throughput, and driving continuous improvement in a Blythewood, SC facility.

Immediate supervision is by the Engineering Manager and a $2,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include leading process improvement projects, troubleshooting paper machines, developing operating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience within paper manufacturing, paper converting, packaging, tissue, or a related paper products environment.
• Strong understanding of paper manufacturing processes, paper properties, and process optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot paper machine issues, identify process 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 and subject matter expert for paper manufacturing processes and paper-related production challenges.
• Investigate paper machine performance issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve process stability, quality, yield, and throughput.
• Analyze production data and process trends to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement across the facility.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues 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 to support work responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Paper manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paper Science

Job description

IPG seeks a Process Engineer – Paper Manufacturing to provide expert support across paper production operations. The role focuses on identifying bottlenecks, improving product quality and throughput, and driving continuous improvement in a Blythewood, SC facility.

Immediate supervision is by the Engineering Manager and a $2,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include leading process improvement projects, troubleshooting paper machines, developing operating