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Manager, Mill Engineering

Sappi Fine Paper
Cloquet, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Cloquet, MN
Department: Engineering

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for the execution of large-scale capital projects and support of mill maintenance activities. This role oversees a team of Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineers, as well as a Superintendent of Process Control and Automation, with additional reports across engineering and maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of 9 direct reports, including project engineers and technical specialists.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of large capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and corporate teams to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
  • Support mill maintenance activities by providing engineering expertise and resources as needed.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the engineering team.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing capital projects.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Cloquet, MN
Department: Engineering

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for the execution of large-scale capital projects and support of mill maintenance activities. This role oversees a team of Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineers, as well as a Superintendent of Process Control and Automation, with additional reports across engineering and maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of 9 direct reports, including project engineers and technical specialists.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of large capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and corporate teams to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
  • Support mill maintenance activities by providing engineering expertise and resources as needed.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the engineering team.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing capital projects.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:

Name: Danna Dahn

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