Process Engineer - Paper Mill Ops & Process Optimization

ND Paper; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

On-site clinic at Rumford/Biron sites

Job summary

ND Paper is seeking a Process Engineer for the Wisconsin Rapids, WI site in the Operations department. You will lead process improvements, support production, and collaborate with Sales and Technical Field Service to drive product quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Pulp & Paper Science or Chemical Engineering and may have Mandarin language skills. The role involves on-site work on the mill floor and coordination across shifts with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Pulp & Paper Science and/or Chemical Engineering.
• Mandarin language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Reduce costs; complete cost reduction projects that provide significant savings through product substitution, reduced variability, improved quality, and higher operating efficiency
• Improve and optimize processes; provide assistance to production areas in evaluating changes to operation; aid operating personnel to better understand their processes and quality problems encountered
• Assist in developing new products; includes planning and running in-mill trials; interacting with Sales, Technical Field Service, and customers
• Assist production areas with troubleshooting and other assistance as needed
• Work closely with hourly crews in developing or changing procedures to improve safety, operations, cost, quality and efficiency
• Adhere to safe work practices, good housekeeping, follow-up and correction of unsafe acts and conditions, participate in mill and departmental safety programs and meetings
• Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities
• Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation
• Carry out other responsibilities related to position as required

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Excel

Statistical software

Process simulation

Education

B.S. in Pulp & Paper Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Process simulation tools

Job description

ND Paper is seeking a Process Engineer for the Wisconsin Rapids, WI site in the Operations department. You will lead process improvements, support production, and collaborate with Sales and Technical Field Service to drive product quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Pulp & Paper Science or Chemical Engineering and may have Mandarin language skills. The role involves on-site work on the mill floor and coordination across shifts with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.