Process Engineer

Description

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC is searching for qualified candidates to assume the role of Process Engineer for the Paper Machine area.

Summary: Reporting directly to the Paper Machine Superintendent, the Process Engineer assists with production, operations excellence, quality, product development, support of process optimization and cost reduction initiatives. The Process Engineer will work within the Paper Machine supporting Production and projects that improve Mill processes. This position is intended to understand Mill processes, assist Maintenance and Production areas to maximize efficiency and productivity, and support capital projects as necessary. This is a salaried, exempt position and therefore, is considered “exempt” from overtime.

Key Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Initiate and/or provide technical assistance for Production and Maintenance issues, both daily and long-term.
• Design, implement and optimize solutions in complex systems.
• Design, execute, analyze raw material/process trials.
• Utilize various techniques to resolve production and process problems.
• Utilize process information systems to extract/analyze data.
• Interface with operations and field services to optimize product quality.
• Optimize product cost, quality, and productivity.
• Communicate with and take directions from Operations management.
• Participate as a team member in capital improvements.

General Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-5 years of successful work-related manufacturing experience; pulp and/or paper industry or heavy manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
• Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess clear written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; able to respond to, interact and collaborate with clients, vendors/suppliers and coworkers.
• Work extended hours including weekend duty coverage and being on-call as necessary.
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Model Phoenix Paper’s values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross-functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.

Phoenix Paper offers competitive wages & benefits packages that include health, vision, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, matching 401(k) & much more.

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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