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Process and Project Engineer

Kadant and Careers
Three Rivers, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Overview:
Drive complex engineering projects and technical studies from design through commissioning—combining technical expertise with strategic project management.

In this role, you’ll combine project management with technical expertise—overseeing design, installation, commissioning, and optimization while keeping projects on time, on budget, and exceeding customer expectations. You’ll lead steam and condensate system projects from concept to start-up while managing dryer optimization studies—turning technical insights into real customer value.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage projects for steam, condensate, and control systems in industrial and paper manufacturing.
  • Perform dryer studies, present findings to customers, and deliver written reports with ROI recommendations.
  • Provide technical expertise in dryer drainage design and control systems.
  • Develop new analysis tools and methods to improve study quality.
  • Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • Configure, test, and fine-tune control systems during start-ups.
  • Support seminars, presentations, and customer meetings.
  • Offer minimal technical support for Dryer Management System (DMS™).
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience in process or paper systems.
  • Strong technical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to travel (up to 50%) and thrive in both office and plant environments.

This role serves as a vital link between engineering precision and customer success—solving complex problems, improving efficiency, and making a measurable difference.
The candidate will work directly for President of Kadant Johnson Systems.

Kadant Johnson is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Kadant Johnson hires that candidate.

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