What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer (Quinnesec, MI) position at Billerud?
Job Description
Purpose: Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers.
Summary Description: Process Engineers are responsible for working with Operations, Operations management, and operational support groups to optimize system performance in the areas of quality, machine efficiency, product development, and cost. Work activities will be a mix of on the floor troubleshooting and data analysis.
Qualifications
Key Accountabilities:
Minimum Required Experience And Education
Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
Why us?
At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.
Click here to apply for the job!
Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?
At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.
Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.
We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.
Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.
Purpose: Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud’s mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers.
Summary Description: Process Engineers are responsible for working with Operations, Operations management, and operational support groups to optimize system performance in the areas of quality, machine efficiency, product development, and cost. Work activities will be a mix of on the floor troubleshooting and data analysis.
Qualifications
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide high-quality process support and technical leadership to the mills operations group resulting in improved product quality, productivity and reduced costs.
- Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports.
- Improve product quality while implementing cost and variability reduction initiatives.
- Develop manufacturing specifications for new grades through pilot coater and machine evaluations.
- Reduce environmental impact, troubleshoot environmental concerns, and work on environmental initiatives.
- Provide technical support for operations department as well as supporting departments (Accounting, purchasing, environmental, maintenance and engineering, etc)
- Execute data dives and data analysis that demonstrates strong problem solving and analytical skills and implement action plan with guidance from area management.
- Assist with machine shutdowns and start up
- Integrate safety leadership into daily activities.
- Assist in day-to-day trouble shooting that can negatively impact machine performance and quality.
- Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation
Minimum Required Experience And Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or other related field.
- Possess strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people including regulators, consultants, contractors, managers, and the public.
- Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- 3-7 years’ experience, preferably in pulp and paper making, power, or manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate teams, drive change, and interact cross-functionally.
- Be skilled in process management.
- A commitment to safety demonstrated by performance, action, and involvement.
Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
Why us?
At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well‑being, and long‑term success.
- Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
- Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
- Education Support – Tuition reimbursement certificate programs through partner schools.
- Competitive Compensation – Performance‑based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
- Comprehensive Benefits –
- Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
- Generous 401(k) offerings
- HSA contribution match additional preventive exam contribution
- Dental & vision coverage
- Company‑paid disability insurance
- Prescription benefits
Click here to apply for the job!
Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?
At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.
Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.
We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.
Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.