Product Development & Quality Process Engineer Co-op, Spring or Fall 2027

Ahlstrom-5; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ahlstrom's Stevens Point Mill invites students to join our Product Development & Quality Co-op program for Spring or Fall 2027. This role supports safety, quality, production, cost, and product development on a paper machine process line, offering hands-on experience in a team-focused environment.

Current students in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related engineering fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in an engineering degree program in relevant fields.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Willingi to relocate to Stevens Point area in 2027

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials and writing trial reports.
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups.
• Provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision and Aspentech systems.
• Monitor, assess, and optimize process quality and conditions.
• Assess process variability and implement improvements.
• Support key departments with technical expertise.
• Lead or assist safety and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Paper Science or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Proficy

Centerlining

Optivision

Aspentech

Job description

Career Opportunities: Product Development & Quality Process Engineer Co-op, Spring or Fall 2027 (5760)

The goal of the Ahlstrom Stevens Point Mill’s Co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill’s operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as to educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

We are seeking a Product Development & Quality Co-op at our Stevens Point, Wisconsin plant for Spring or Fall 2027. This position will assist the Product Development & Quality Team in the achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives of a paper machine process line. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged, team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.

Pay Rate:

• $27.00 per hour

Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Enrolled in a Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar Engineering degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Stevens Point, Wisconsin area from January - August or May - December 2027
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports
• Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups
• Learn and provide technical support to process engineers and coordinators with Proficy, Centerlining, Optivision and Aspentech software systems
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process quality and conditions
• Monitor, assess, and analyze process variability
• Provide technical support for key departments
• Provide problem solving and analytical skills
• Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper
• Assist and/or lead safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping projects
• Support machine manager in leading a paper machine process line, including daily and long-term activities
• Support operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com .