Process Engineer

ND Paper • Town of Grand Rapids, WI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer works in the Operations department at ND Paper’s Biron, Wisconsin mill and reports to the Process Engineer Lead. The role supports safe, efficient, high-quality mill operations by optimizing processes, reducing costs, assisting production teams with troubleshooting, and supporting the development of new products. The engineer works with operating personnel and hourly crews, and may collaborate with Sales, Technical Field Service, and customers during product trials.

The position is performed both in an office and on the mill floor. The mill floor is noisy, hot, humid, and sometimes dusty. The role may require work beyond the normal schedule and participation in a designated on-call and weekend duty rotation.

Requirements

• B.S. in Pulp & Paper Science and/or Chemical Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to work in an industrial environment and production atmosphere, including climbing in and around equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Good time-management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong initiative and perseverance.
• Willingness to learn continuously and take on additional responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Mandarin.
• Familiarity with Excel, statistical software, or process simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe execution of work and help establish a safe work environment.
• Complete cost-reduction projects through product substitution, reduced variability, improved quality, and higher operating efficiency.
• Improve and optimize processes, evaluate proposed operational changes, and help operating personnel understand processes and quality problems.
• Assist with developing new products, including planning and conducting in-mill trials and interacting with Sales, Technical Field Service, and customers.
• Assist production areas with troubleshooting and other support as needed.
• Work with hourly crews to develop or change procedures that improve safety, operations, cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Follow safe work practices and good housekeeping; follow up on and correct unsafe acts and conditions; and participate in mill and departmental safety programs and meetings.
• Work beyond the normal schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation.
• Carry out other responsibilities related to the position as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution.
• Wellness programs with incentives.
• On-site clinic available at the Rumford and Biron locations.
• Competitive salaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time