Product Development Engineer (Stevens Point, Wisconsin)

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Stevens Point, WI
3-5 Years Experience
Manufacturing
The Role
Develop new specialty paper products, conduct experiments, troubleshoot existing products, collaborate with various departments, track project progress, visit customers
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Company Description

Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, OH, Spring Grove, PA, Stevens Point, WI and a coating operation in Fremont, OH. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

Job Description

Role

To provide technical expertise and support the business by developing new specialty paper products. Plan, design, and conduct experiments and trials to make product prototypes that meet specific targets and timelines. Develop new test methods and product specifications, as needed.

 Accountabilities

Develop new products in alignment with Pixelle’s specialty growth strategy. Generate new ideas and intellectual property which leads to new sales and revenues for the business. Enhance customer relationships by preparing prototypes, defining product specs and costs, and coordinating pilot coater trials. 

  • Support and assist in trouble-shooting and problem-solving related to existing and new products manufactured at all Pixelle facilities with primary focus in Stevens Point, WI.
  • Provide technical assistance in the implementation of procurement/cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships within product development, operations, technical, and sales & marketing departments.
  • Develop appropriate external contacts to maintain awareness of latest and emerging technologies in areas applicable to existing or future businesses.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of industry and markets and technology trends; identifying threats and opportunities and ensuring business issues are addressed; understand underlying customer issues and identify approaches to achieve results and solutions.
  • Track and communicate progress of projects using project management method, and document results appropriately. Participate as a team member in cross-functional product development teams.
  • Visit customers, as required.

Qualifications

  • Degree in paper science, chemical engineering or related technical disciplines.
  • Greater than three (3) years of experience; substitution of directly relevant work experience for education.
  • Experience with specialty paper coatings a plus.
  • Have knowledge of coating processes, materials, and applications.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork and organizational skills.
  • Communicate well, both written and verbal, including customer interaction skills.

Additional Information

Competitive 401K match and healthcare benefit package.

Top Skills

Chemical Engineering
Paper Science
The Company
HQ: Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
616 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is one of North America's largest specialty paper companies, with pulp and paper operations in Spring Grove, PA, Chillicothe, OH, Stevens Point, WI, and a coating operation in Fremont, OH. Pixelle, formerly Glatfelter Specialty Papers, was formed in 2018 by Lindsay Goldberg, a private investment firm that partners with families, founders, and management teams seeking to build their businesses actively. Supported by an experienced product development team, the company excels in designing customized solutions to meet today’s challenging demands.

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