Principal Engineer, Pulp Technology

Celanese International Corporation•Narrows, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Engineer will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in pulp technology to support acetate manufacturing operations and advance Technology & Innovation (T&I) initiatives. This role is based at the Narrows, Virginia facility, which serves as the hub for acetate flake and tow production as well as the Acetate Technology & Innovation Center. The position combines strong hands-on technical contribution with project leadership and collaboration across manufacturing, procurement, and T&I functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, R&D, or process technology roles
Pulp and Paper Process knowledge; ideally dissolving high purity cellulose specialties
Cellulosic (Polysaccharide) polymer chemistry understanding
Proven ability to lead technical efforts to troubleshoot process manufacturing and product quality issues
Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
Understanding of key product stewardship and safe manufacturing practices
Demonstrated capability to develop new technologies from laboratory/pilot plant to production scale operations
Experience in meeting strict internal/external customer requirements
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels in organization
Management / supervision experience for R&D laboratory/pilot plant operations and resources
Understanding and application of Financial Acumen in deployment of technology
Ability to both act as an individual contributor and a team leader

Responsibilities

Lead Pulp related programs within the T&I group
Lead technical efforts to troubleshoot process manufacturing and product quality issues
Direct laboratory testing of various wood pulp supplies for suitability for use in acetate flake production including trials at the Manufacturing level
Demonstrate new technologies from laboratory/pilot plant to production scale operations
Develop Intellectual Property related to Acetate flake and tow production and applications
Support Procurement on Sourcing of Wood Pulp from a variety of suppliers
Manage Technology & Innovation development projects for new acetate applications and production means.
Direct multi-disciplinary teams to qualify new raw materials
Support product stewardship and safe manufacturing practices
Manage additional R&D laboratory/pilot plant operations and resources as needed
Meet strict internal/external customer requirements