Process Engineer

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company; Combined Locks (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company’s Wisconsin Mill in Combined Locks is seeking a Process Engineer to join its Technical Department. You will work with mill managers across paper making, pulping and OCC areas on safety, quality, cost, productivity, and service.

You will troubleshoot daily production issues, support product development, analyze data with statistical methods, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with engineering, sales and corporate teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering and/or Paper Science with 2–4 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience in process engineering in paper/pulp environment preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot production problems and analyze data.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily production problem troubleshooting from a process, technical, and systems standpoint.
• Coordinate product development with Production, Sales and Corporation liaison.
• Interface with Engineering, Production, Technical, and Process Control to review or modify equipment/process.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical methods to aid process improvement and trials.
• Identify state-of-the-art process materials and conduct trials with Production.
• Develop internal/external customer/supplier relations with operating areas.
• Participate in cost reduction efforts.
• Participate in weekend duty as required.
• Develop, implement and maintain CI projects in area.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Creativity

Problem solving

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science

Tools

SAP ERP

Pi

ParcView

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company - Wisconsin Mill, as part of its succession and growth plans, is seeking a Process Engineer to join its Technical Department. A Process Engineer will work with paper making, pulping and OCC area managers in all aspects of operations, including safety, customer satisfaction, quality, cost, productivity, service, and people.

McKinley’s Wisconsin Mill sits on the banks of the Fox River, in the Village of Combined Locks, in the heart of the “Paper Valley” located between Appleton and Green Bay WI. Our very proud and dedicated team follows in the footsteps of generations of papermakers at the mill since its founding in 1889. The mill produces mainly 100% recycled paperboard & bag papers as well as printing & writing papers.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering and/or Paper Science, or closely related field with 2 to 4 years’ professional experience preferred.

JOB TYPE

Full-time based in the McKinley Wisconsin mill located in Combined Locks Wisconsin (near Appleton and Green Bay).

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with daily production problem troubleshooting from a process, technical, and systems standpoint.
• Coordinates aspects of product development in conjunction with Production, Sales and Corporation liaison.
• Interfaces with Engineering, Production, Technical, and Process Control to review and if applicable, recommend new or changes to equipment and/or processes.
• Collects and analyzes data with sound statistical methods to assist in process improvement and trial evaluation.
• Identifies state of the art process materials and conducts process trials, working closely with Production.
• Develops internal/external customer/supplier relations with operating areas.
• Participates in cost reduction efforts.
• Participates in weekend duty as required.
• Develops, implements and maintains continuous improvement projects in area.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite – Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are highly desirable.
• Experience with Pi, ParcView and other production systems is very helpful.
• Experience with an ERP, particularly SAP, is also helpful.

Communication Skills

• Excellent oral and written skills are important for success.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports presenting processes, data, conclusions and recommendations are also necessary for success.
• Ability to make small group presentations is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and technical terms in a way that non-engineers (e.g. machine crews) can understand is also important for success.

Other Critical Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are a must.
• Creativity and strong problem solving skills are needed.
• Intellectual curiosity is a key success factor.

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.