Principal Engineer

Clearwater Paper Corporation

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About The Position

The Principal Engineer serves as the primary subject matter expert in paperboard
production across a diverse portfolio of paperboard production a machines
capable of producing the full spectrum of products. This role is responsible for
leading in collaboration with the plant managers and paper machine teams, the
development and deployment of production asset reliability strategy integrating
technical support, product development, quality systems and predictive
maintenance programs with a focus on improving productivity and operating
efficiencies. As one of the technical leaders, the Principal Engineer will be
called up to lead short & long-term process improvement and capital projects
ranging from machine management to environmental and safety programs. This role
is will also be responsible for collaborating with the plants to assist with
operations, outages, maintenance, technical analysis, safety, and engineering &
operations capability development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in paper machine production - process engineering and manufacturing
• 5+ years budgetary responsibilities (Project or Operating Budget)
• Experience in paper industry required
• Experience in both manufacturing, commercial (sales) or vendor management required
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development through continuing education, coaching, and developing others
• Highly adept performing at a fast pace communicating and collaborating across multiple stakeholders
• Confident and proficient in navigating in an automated environment with proficiency in MS Office Suite, multiple business intelligence databases
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment
• Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process
• Travel approximately 10-20% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in Project Management, TPM or Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma Green Belt/Blackbelt) desired but not required
• Certified Project Management (PMP) and change management methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Technical and Operational Consultation
• Serves as principle internal subject matter expert to support in identifying and resolving paper machine operations and process related opportunities, leveraging lean manufacturing tools, root cause analysis, and other troubleshooting methodologies
• Research, identify and develop projects and process improvement areas to support improvement in paper board production & product development
• Collaborate across the company to gain alignment as a subject matter expert
• Develop & execution project plans supporting the 5+year strategy for paper machines
• Serve as principle contact to outside contractors and service providers, providing leadership and direction delivering projects and services within budget and time constraints
• Continuous Improvement
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve overall performance through development and deployment of maintenance standards; process engineering, machine design/layout
• Support product quality systems and process documentation throughout manufacturing footprint delivering consistent products with a commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations as a preferred SBS board supplier
• Leverage engineering technical expertise through collaboration with sales & marketing to identify market opportunities by providing technical insights into asset capabilities
• Communicate identified best practices and ensure long term application across the network
• Organizes and manages chemical and clothing vendor agreements in conjunction with procurement and manufacturing
• Engineering and Production Capability Building
• Foster an operating environment that encourages employee engagement through demonstration and modelling of Clearwater Paper’s Core Values
• Drive a culture of technical collaboration throughout Paper Machine Superintendents, Supervisors, & Process Engineers
• Enable technical and quality sustainment plan by promoting developing and transferring knowledge across departments

Benefits

• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days.
• Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal