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Process Engineer I, II, or III

Process Engineer I, II, or III

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
Department:  Paper Mill/Finishing
Posting date:  Jul 8, 2024

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

The Process Engineer will:  

  • Assure and contribute to a safe work environment
  • Provide technical support for the mill with concentration in Paper Production.   
  • Partner with area production engineers and other operating personnel to meet or exceed established productivity, quality, cost and safety goals.   
  • Provide engineering solutions through data analysis to support quality assurance, customer complaint evaluations, process improvements, and problem troubleshooting.  
  • Other engineering duties include leading projects to optimize chemical and mechanical processes, product conformance to specifications, and product development.  
  • Expected to complete training for Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification and lead LSS continuous improvement projects. 
  • Provide mentoring and direction to department co-ops and/or interns.

 

Entry Requirements:

  • Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science is required. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Proficy, SAP, MES (MICS), Minitab (stats), and other computer software is strongly preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification is a plus.

The Process Engineer will:  

  • Assure and contribute to a safe work environment
  • Provide technical support for the mill with concentration in Paper Production.   
  • Partner with area production engineers and other operating personnel to meet or exceed established productivity, quality, cost and safety goals.   
  • Provide engineering solutions through data analysis to support quality assurance, customer complaint evaluations, process improvements, and problem troubleshooting.  
  • Other engineering duties include leading projects to optimize chemical and mechanical processes, product conformance to specifications, and product development.  
  • Expected to complete training for Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification and lead LSS continuous improvement projects. 
  • Provide mentoring and direction to department co-ops and/or interns.

 

Entry Requirements:

  • Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science is required. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Proficy, SAP, MES (MICS), Minitab (stats), and other computer software is strongly preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification is a plus.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Danna Skull
Email:  danna.skull@sappi.com
Telephone number:  (218) 879-2393

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