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The Rotational Process Engineer is a development position that provides experience in our paper mill, quality and technical areas. During each rotation, the Process Engineer will support the current department and be responsible for managing safety, process improvement, reliability, and cost efficiency projects. This position provides opportunities to build upon existing technical and interpersonal skills while developing additional competencies necessary for future opportunities. The expectation is the Process Engineer will transition to a non-rotational role when positions are available.
Job Responsibilities
Must follow Ahlstrom-Munksjö'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.
Manage assigned projects in areas of reliability, cost reduction and continuous improvement in a safe and cost effective manner to successful completion
Provide problem solving support for Operating areas of the plant
Identify cost reduction opportunities and take a leadership role in driving down engineering and manufacturing costs
Assess process effectiveness, identify potential process improvements and help implement solutions
Learn and help deploy Continuous Improvement to help support business unit efforts to improve product quality and operating processes. Assist in identifying proper tools to be utilized within the manufacturing organization to help establish/maintain culture focused on continuous improvement
Provide support to operational areas during outages, down days and other times when additional resources are required to achieve operational goals and objectives
Support facility programs that identify opportunities for improvement or facilitate the prioritization of problem solving or project completion
Provide support to operational excellence initiatives
Education & Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Related experience through co-op or internship preferred
Skills & Competencies
Good written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills
Fluent written and spoken English
Proficient in key Microsoft software
Solid interpersonal skills
Interested in pursuing growth and development in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on future assignments as part of the manufacturing managerial team is a plus
Ability to manage significant projects to successful completion
Strong process orientation with a focus on process improvement
Solid project management skills
Strong problem solving skills
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders.
We serve five growing and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials.
Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.