Process Engineer I, II, III, IV

Sappi; Cloquet (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America in Cloquet, MN is seeking a Process Engineer to support paper production, improve safety, quality, and efficiency, and partner with area engineers. The role focuses on optimizing chemical and mechanical processes and driving continuous improvement.

The candidate will complete Lean Six Sigma training and mentor co-ops/interns, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A BS in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science.
• 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. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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 productivity, quality, cost and safety goals.
• Provide engineering solutions through data analysis to support quality assurance, customer complaint evaluations, and process improvements.
• Lead projects to optimize chemical and mechanical processes, product conformance to specifications, and product development.
• Complete Lean Six Sigma training and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Provide mentoring and direction to department co-ops and/or interns.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science

Tools

Proficy MES

SAP

MES (MICS)

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

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, and 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.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.