Process Engineer I, II, III, IV

Sappi; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi in Minnesota is seeking a Process Engineer focused on paper production. You will provide technical support, partner with production engineers, and strive to meet productivity, quality, cost, and safety goals.

The role involves data-driven problem solving, QA support, customer complaint evaluations, and leading projects to optimize chemical and mechanical processes. Training for Lean Six Sigma and mentoring interns are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Proficy, SAP, MES (MICS), Minitab).
• Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and contribute to mill safety.
• Provide technical support for paper production and collaborate with area engineers to meet productivity, quality, cost and safety goals.
• Develop engineering solutions through data analysis to support QA, customer complaints, process improvements, and troubleshooting.
• Lead projects to optimize chemical and mechanical processes and ensure product conformance to specifications.
• Support product development and mentor interns/co-ops.

Skills

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proficy

SAP

MES (MICS)

Minitab

Job description

The Process Engineer Will

• Assure and contribute to a safe work environment
• Provide technical support for the mill with concentration in Paper Production.
• Partner with area production engineers and other operating personnel to meet or exceed established productivity, quality, cost and safety goals.
• Provide engineering solutions through data analysis to support quality assurance, customer complaint evaluations, process improvements, and problem troubleshooting.
• Other engineering duties include leading projects to optimize chemical and mechanical processes, product conformance to specifications, and product development.
• Expected to complete training for Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification and lead LSS continuous improvement projects.
• Provide mentoring and direction to department co-ops and/or interns.

The Process Engineer Will

• Assure and contribute to a safe work environment
• Provide technical support for the mill with concentration in Paper Production.
• Partner with area production engineers and other operating personnel to meet or exceed established productivity, quality, cost and safety goals.
• Provide engineering solutions through data analysis to support quality assurance, customer complaint evaluations, process improvements, and problem troubleshooting.
• Other engineering duties include leading projects to optimize chemical and mechanical processes, product conformance to specifications, and product development.
• Expected to complete training for Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification and lead LSS continuous improvement projects.
• Provide mentoring and direction to department co-ops and/or interns.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Proficy, SAP, MES (MICS), Minitab (stats), and other computer software is strongly preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.