Paper Product Development Engineer - Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationPHOENIX PAPER WICKLIFFE LLC - Wickliffe, KYPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeJob ShiftDayDescriptionPhoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC is searching for qualified candidates to assume the role of a Paper Product Development Engineer. Summary: The Paper Product Development Engineer will be responsible for leading and executing new product development projects, improving existing products, and ensuring the highest quality standards. This role requires a strong technical background, innovative thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and sales and market demands.Key responsibilities of the Paper Product Development Engineer position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new paper products from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and potential opportunities for new products.
• Coordinate equipment selections and modifications to enhance capabilities in response to market opportunities, including completing capital expenditures.
• Manage new capability development trials at the mill, customer converting locations and customer plants, ensuring alignment with technical research and sustainability goals,
• Ensure product performance and quality standards are met on current and new product development products.
• Evaluate and improve existing paper products to enhance performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement changes to materials, processes, and formulations to optimize product attributes.
• Provide technical support and expertise in the areas of paper chemistry, material science, and process engineering.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to guide product development decisions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing, and sales to deliver innovative paper solutions.
• Communicate project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to cross functional teams.
• Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company goals.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Technical troubleshooting skills to assist customers with quality and new product development concerns, requires travel to customers.
• Support management/leadership of the Quality department.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pulp and Paper Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred (extensive experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• Must have pulp and paper engineering experience
• 5 + years' experience in Paper Manufacturing product development, technical field work and/or quality
• Possess outstanding analytical skills
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Proficient-level user of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Mini-tab and Project

Phoenix Paper offers competitive wages & benefits packages that include health, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, matching 401(k) & much more.Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.