Process Engineer I — Paper Manufacturing & Process Optimization

Biorigin-Specialty-Products; Ladysmith (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Prescription Drug Benefit

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings account

Paid time off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

BiOrigin Specialty Products in Ladysmith, WI is seeking a Process Engineer I to lead optimization efforts and drive improvements in papermaking processes. You will analyze data, coordinate trials, and implement new fiber sources while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and safety teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in chemical or related fields, strong Excel/Word skills, and excellent communication. Expect hands-on involvement on the production floor and ongoing cost/quality optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering, Chemistry, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Excel and Word proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Deep understanding of papermaking test methods and data interpretation.
• Ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization opportunities based on input from management, operators, customers, consumers, industry leaders, and maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate all aspects of trials related to process optimization / improvement to include; defining associated costs/savings; process changes required; performing risk/benefit analysis; documenting and communicating results, conclusions, and recommendations to the business.
• Identify, test and trial, and implement potential new fiber sources.
• Manage chemical supplier activities and set priorities for said activities.
• Keep current with industry process advancements.
• Collect, trend and present data to determine and correct problems.
• Initiate specification and procedural changes to improve quality and minimize production raw material costs.
• Track and analyze quality data, costs, and raw material usage to identify problems before there is a negative impact on the business.
• Update production specs to minimize costs while maintaining all quality parameters.
• Work closely with crews and Quality Department to make sure products produced meet all quality specifications. Also work with our Environmental/Safety Manager on process improvements to minimize environmental impact and engineer solutions to reduce risks of injuries.
• Lead process troubleshooting efforts which include chemical and physical analysis, data collection and analysis, fault analysis, and recommendation of corrective action.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Papermaking test methods

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering, Chemistry, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

BiOrigin Specialty Products in Ladysmith, WI is seeking a Process Engineer I to lead optimization efforts and drive improvements in papermaking processes. You will analyze data, coordinate trials, and implement new fiber sources while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and safety teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in chemical or related fields, strong Excel/Word skills, and excellent communication. Expect hands-on involvement on the production floor and ongoing cost/quality optimization.