Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer

PHOENIX PAPER WICKLIFFE LLC • Wickliffe, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer supports the manufacturing of uncoated free sheet paper by assisting with quality systems, process optimization, and continuous improvement activities. This role works closely with production, laboratory, and engineering teams to ensure consistent product quality, reduce variability and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Paper Science, Data Analysis or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong interest in papermaking, quality systems, and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with statistical tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab) and SPC concepts
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provide daily quality support for the manufacturing of uncoated free sheet paper
• Collect and analyze production and laboratory data to identify trends and insights
• Assist with root-cause analysis for product defects and customer complaints
• Help maintain the mill’s Quality Management System (QMS) including calibrations, reporting, procedures and work instructions
• Manage laboratory inventory including testing supplies, standards, consumables, and equipment spare parts
• Support internal audits and documentation for certifications such as FSC/SFI/PEFC
• Support improvement projects related to yield optimization and defect reduction
• Assist in processing observations, data collection, and creation of standard work
• Engage in cross-functional problem-solving, 5S events and center lining activities
• Develop dashboards, charts and SPC tracking tools
• Train operators and supervisors on CI tools and help drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Work with operators and engineers to understand uncoated free sheet operations including stock prep, refining, wet-end chemistry, drying, calendaring and finishing
• Work with upstream processes to understand operational practices and internal products related to woodyard and pulp production operations
• Support grade development, product optimization and specification management
• Support troubleshooting efforts on the paper machine and finishing equipment
• Help validate process adjustments and monitor impacts on product quality

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• life insurance
• paid holidays
• matching 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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