Process Engineer (Escanaba, MI)

Billerud
United States, Michigan, Escanaba
Apr 17, 2025
Process Engineer (Escanaba, MI) Job description Purpose: Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud's mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging and paper is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers. Summary Description: Process Engineers are responsible for working with Operations and Quality management to optimize system performance in the areas of quality, machine efficiency and cost, and new grade development. Work activities will be a mix of on- the-floor trouble-shooting and interpreting data analysis. Qualifications Key Accountabilities: Provide high-quality process support and technical leadership to the mill's operations group resulting in improved product quality, new product development, productivity and reduced costs. Evaluate product improvement or cost optimization projects by conducting trials including development of trial plans and authoring trial reports Improve product quality while implementing cost and variability reduction initiatives and improving process and product monitoring systems Develop manufacturing specifications for new grades through pilot coater and machine evaluations Reduce environmental impact Provide technical support for key departments Provide problem solving and analytical skills and leadership Assist with machine shut downs and start up Integrate safety leadership into daily activities Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation Personal qualities Required Experience and Education: Minimum Required Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, (electrical or chemical engineering preferred). Working knowledge of mill DCS/QCS systems and networking Working knowledge of mill data systems, data gathering techniques and statistics Preferred Experience and Education: Two or more years of process engineering or manufacturing experience preferred Travel: Negotiable Required skills: Minimum Required Skills: Self-starter able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. Possess ambulatory capabilities to move freely about the mill, ascend and descend ladders and stairways, and tolerate temperature extremes. Application information Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Why us? Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future Development and career opportunities Performance-based bonus and a number of different benefits according to company policy, Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing. Click here to apply for the job! Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow. Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we've grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 41.2 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say. Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.