Product Development Engineer (Escanaba, MI)

Billerud Finland Oy; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Billerud Finland Oy is looking for a Product Development Engineer based in Escanaba, MI. This role involves developing new products, managing trials, and ensuring quality improvements. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, plus at least two years' experience in relevant roles.

The position emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving skills, and candidates with prior paper-making industry experience are preferred. Join us in shaping a sustainable tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in Process Engineering, Product Development and operational support.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Prior paper-making industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead product development and objectives.
• Manage trial records.
• Participate in customer visits.
• Lead Kaizen on quality and machine uptime.
• Teach new engineers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to contribute to and lead teams

Strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills

Solid presentation and facilitation skills

Attention to detail

Prior paper-making industry experience

Experience in developing and running trials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

Knowledge of PVR, Parcview and Foxboro

Statistical analysis

Job description

Product Development Engineer (Escanaba, MI)

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world‑leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Summary Description

The Product Development Engineer will develop and lead product development and objectives to provide leadership and direction for developing new products and recipe changes for new and existing products.

Key Accountabilities

• Product development including new product development, refinement and improvement of current receipts, cost reduction with new suppliers and reduction of chemicals, trial development and scheduling trials with machines, point person to work with Corporate PD to ensure continuity of product development; review and develop resolutions for large quality issues.
• Manage trial records.
• Participate in customer visits.
• Lead Kaizen on quality and machine uptime.
• Continue skills training and participate in teaching of new engineers.
• Approve the FDA portion for new chemicals.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in Process Engineering, Product Development and operational support.
• Minimum required education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Engineering or equivalent experience.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to contribute to and lead teams.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Solid presentation and facilitation skills.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Prior paper‑making industry experience.
• Experience in developing and running trials.

Preferred Skills

• Black Belt in Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of PVR, Parcview and Foxboro.
• Statistical analysis.
• Collecting and analyzing lab data.

Travel

Negotiable.

EEO Statement

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.