Process Development Engineer

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

We are seeking a Process Development Engineer to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes improvements that enhance Safety, Total Quality, Efficiency, and Cost. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your technical expertise, collaborative approach, and problem-solving skills will be essential in transforming innovative ideas into positive results.

Greetings from your future manager

Welcome to the team! As your future manager, I want to express how excited I am to have you join us as a Process Development Engineer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in promoting our safety principles and ensuring a consistent and high-quality production environment. Your expertise in process development, product evaluation, and Lean Six Sigma projects will be invaluable as we work collaboratively to enhance our operations. I look forward to your contributions and am here to support you as we tackle challenges and drive innovation together. Welcome aboard! - Phil, Matt

What you’ll do: 

• Safety Promotion: Support and ensure adherence to safety principles, conducting job hazard analyses and safety walks.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure consistent production that meets specifications through established procedures and IT tools.

• Product Evaluation: Collaborate with Research and Product Development to evaluate and qualify new products and transitions.

• Manufacturing Oversight: Manage manufacturing operations, including chemical raw materials and reclamation processes.

• Customer Relations: Address customer claims with corrective action plans documented through the CAPA system, and engage with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.

• Process Development: Coordinate machinery maintenance with the maintenance team and implement working procedures in coating and cleaning processes.

• Vendor Management: Assess raw material quality and resolve issues with suppliers.

• Documentation and Analysis: Maintain and analyze documentation related to processes and performance to identify best practices.

• Lean Six Sigma Leadership: Lead and support Lean Six Sigma projects within the Coating Department.

• Trial Management: Oversee product and process trials, including planning, execution, analysis, and adjustments.

• Compliance: Perform all duties in accordance with laws, safety, environmental regulations, and company policies.

Who you are

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in process design, optimization, and scale-up

• Industry Experience: Extensive experience in manufacturing, focusing on improving efficiency and product quality.

• Project Management: Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to process improvement and troubleshooting.

• Communication: Effective communicator with experience presenting complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement: Committed to implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process enhancements and operational excellence.

• Collaboration: Strong team player with a proactive approach to collaborating with R&D, quality assurance, and production teams.

• Innovation: Passionate about developing innovative solutions and staying current with industry trends and technologies.

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

• Comprehensive benefit package - UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional information

Location: Mills River

If you are interested in this job offer, please submit your application via Apply button by November, 1st 2024.

This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

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