The Research & Development Engineer for Fiber & Paper provides research and application development expertise in the Consumer Materials Science fiber and paper space.
Working with various business partners and functions, develop and commercialize new fiber-based materials and applications to accelerate future company growth.
Major Job Responsibilities include : New Product Development, Project Management, Technical expertise, Coordination, Collaboration, and Operational and / or Technical Support.
Critical Skills / Capabilities :
- Agile and creative thinking
- Effective collaborative and interpersonal skills
- Technical expertise and problem-solving skills
- Project management skills
- Proven track record of success in identifying innovative technologies and converting them from concept to commercialization
- Strong drive to meet timelines and establish clear priorities and hold self and others accountable for results
Technical Skills :
- Solid understanding of the fiber forming process
- Materials fiber, paper, coatings
- Processes molding / fiber-forming, paper conversion, coating, printing
- Design of experiments develop concepts through experimentation
- Technical learning (quickly master new knowledge)
Desired Experience :
- 10+ years of experience with the focus in Fiber, Pulp, and Paper
- Preferred molded fiber and paper forming experience
- Other preferred experience include coating and printing
- Experience leading new product development projects
- Experience in pilot-plant and high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience operating across an integrated business also highly preferred
Preferred Education and Certifications :
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s a plus) in Pulp and Paper, Chemical Engineering, or similar field of study
- Six Sigma certification, continuous improvement
Travel : After onboarding period (60-90 days) of heavy travel, approximately 30% overnight travel is expected.
30+ days ago