Quality & CI Engineer, Paper Manufacturing

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe; Wickliffe (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer to support uncoated free sheet paper manufacturing. The role focuses on quality systems, process optimization, and CI projects in collaboration with production, lab, and engineering teams.

Candidates should have a strong background in quality tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab) and SPC concepts, with the ability to drive standard work, audits, and data-driven improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Paper Science, Data Analysis or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily quality support for the manufacturing of uncoated free sheet paper
• Collect and analyze production and laboratory data to identify trends and insights
• Assist with root-cause analysis for product defects and customer complaints
• Help maintain the mill’s Quality Management System (QMS) including calibrations, reporting, procedures and work instructions
• Manage laboratory inventory including testing supplies, standards, consumables, and equipment spare parts
• Support internal audits and documentation for certifications such as FSC/SFI/PEFC
• Support improvement projects related to yield optimization and defect reduction
• Assist in processing observations, data collection, and creation of standard work
• Engage in cross-functional problem-solving, 5S events and center lining activities
• Develop dashboards, charts and SPC tracking tools
• Train operators and supervisors on CI tools and help drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Work with operators and engineers to understand uncoated free sheet operations including stock prep, refining, wet-end chemistry, drying, calendaring and finishing
• Work with upstream processes to understand operational practices and internal products related to woodyard and pulp production operations
• Support grade development, product optimization and specification management
• Support troubleshooting efforts on the paper machine and finishing equipment
• Help validate process adjustments and monitor impacts on product quality

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

SPC concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Paper Science

Data Analysis degree

Job description

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer to support uncoated free sheet paper manufacturing. The role focuses on quality systems, process optimization, and CI projects in collaboration with production, lab, and engineering teams.

Candidates should have a strong background in quality tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab) and SPC concepts, with the ability to drive standard work, audits, and data-driven improvements in a manufacturing environment.