Production Engineer-Specialty Coater

Pixelle Specialty Solutions; Spring Grove (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania is seeking a Production Engineer – Specialty Coater to enhance coating department operations. You will lead improvement projects focusing on quality, yield, and cost reduction while driving operational enhancement.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in the paper or coating industry, exhibiting strong leadership and project management skills. A B.S. in engineering or relevant discipline is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in paper, converting, or coating industry preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and motivation to drive improvement.
• Education in engineering or relevant technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects to enhance quality and reduce downtime.
• Track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze production losses to find root causes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Lean/Six Sigma methods

Education

B.S. in engineering

Job description

Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

Job Description

The Production Engineer – Specialty Coater will provide project leadership and technical support to the coating department operations. This position will focus on driving improvement through changes to equipment, methods, grade designs, etc. This is a developmental position with future growth expected.

Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects to enhance quality, improve yields, reduce downtime, increase speeds, reduce costs, and reduce working capital
• Track performance and identify areas for improvement
• Analyze production losses to identify root cause, solutions, and preventions
• Build operator-based systems for improved troubleshooting
• Ensure proper grade and process specifications are within process capability including center lining key variables
• Assist with machine shutdowns and startups including follow-up on maintenance tasks
• Assist superintendents in building operator rounds
• Assist with setting proper productivity standards and bill of materials by grade
• Lead projects to create a visual workplace, reduce waste, and minimize variation

Qualifications

• Experience – 2 to 5 years of experience in paper, converting, or coating industry preferred.
• Competencies – Strong leadership skills, passion to drive improvement, sound communication skills, highly motivated, team player, accountable, and responsible for decisions and impact. Experience with project management and lean/six sigma methods a plus.
• Education – B.S. in engineering preferred. Other technical disciplines will be considered with right experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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