Production Engineer

Ahlstrom•De Pere, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World . We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you , by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team , safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!? Ahlstrom is seeking a Production Engineer at their plant in De Pere, Wisconsin. This position has responsibility for the achievement of safety, quality, production, cost, and product development objectives of a paper machine process line. This position works closely with the Machine Manager and production Team Members to achieve these objectives in a safe, team-based environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field (Mechanical, Paper Science, Chemical, Electrical or related degree)
Related experience preferred
High safety awareness and focus on injury prevention
Quality mindset with an emphasis on continuous improvement
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Project management and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Aptitude for learning new software systems
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in the achievement of safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, compliance, and housekeeping objectives of the process line
Support Machine Manager in leading a paper machine process line, including daily and long term activities
Facilitate operations/maintenance efforts and drive continuous improvement
Provide Team Members with needed equipment and training resources
Provide guidance to Team Members to foster individual growth
Manage assigned projects to successful completion
Provide technical support for product development trials
Learn and assist in the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
Lead investigations for safety, quality, or operations issues
Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper