About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. More information is available at

RYAM's intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

How you'll shape the future of the quality of our products:

• Lead and manage all phases of process engineering projects as assigned.
• Estimate the costs and benefits of new equipment installations for use in PAR justifications.
• Lead, support and participate in safety and housekeeping improvement effects.
• Provide customer focus throughout all phases of project implementation.
• Participate in process engineering, system design, pre-planning and project justification. Ensure project scope is adequately defined.
• Facilitate engineering design reviews, equipment/instrumentation specification reviews and construction planning. Audit construction/implementation.
• Facilitates equipment start-up by ensuring: Employee training is conducted; Customers are notified as necessary; Operational and safety procedures are in place and understood; Sampling and testing procedures are in place; Adequate process/product data flows to proper repository; Implementation of PM program with new equipment; troubleshooting as necessary.
• Evaluate capital investment opportunities for the mill, prepare funding requests for those that give improved financial and quality performances.
• Participate in post-completion audit to determine if design goals were met and to improve the systematic implementation of future projects. Provides feedback to vendors and customers.
• Support new product development teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies and RYAM's Standard of Ethics and Code of Corporate Conduct.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You'll be someone who can bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-10 years experience in manufacturing, preferably in pulp and paper processing
• Must be flexible to work in a multi-shift operation that runs 24/7
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, interpersonal and team skills
• Familiar with Power BI, ParkView,etc. along with Microsoft Office products

Why you'll love working for RYAM:

• Challenging engineering projects that make an impact
• Participation in on-going career skills training classes
• Values base on integrity, accountability, quality, and people
• Team based work environment based on respect
• Future career opportunities
• Competitive total rewards package including Educational Assistance
• Good neighbors were we work and live
• Committed to safety and sustainability
• Stable company with over 80 years history

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