Process Engineer (Chemical/Paper) – Innovate & Optimize

Packaging Corporation of America; Filer City (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer for our mill operations in Filer City, MI. The role may become either a Process Engineer or a Process Controls Engineer depending on mill needs, with duties spanning safety, cost reduction, and process optimization.

The position requires a chemical/paper engineering degree, up to 4 years of experience, and authorized work status in the U.S. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, paper engineering, or related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in process engineering or paper industry.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Experience using Auto Cad, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and support mill safety, environmental, quality, and product safety expectations across assigned process areas.
• Reduce operational costs by developing and maintaining methods to track performance, identify savings opportunities, and improve planning effectiveness.
• Optimize mill processes through technical studies, troubleshooting processes, lean projects, technology implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production, process, quality, and cost data to identify trends, support business decisions, and improve operating performance.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and outside resources to support process modifications, capital projects, and mill improvement efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, paper engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Project

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer for our mill operations in Filer City, MI. The role may become either a Process Engineer or a Process Controls Engineer depending on mill needs, with duties spanning safety, cost reduction, and process optimization.

The position requires a chemical/paper engineering degree, up to 4 years of experience, and authorized work status in the U.S. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.