Product Development Engineer

a specialty paper company making high-quality paper, pulp and lumber that produce packaging, label, publishing, technical and lumber products for niche markets and applications is looking for a Product Development Engineer.

Generous Retirement
Medical + Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation
Life + Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Benefit

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Product Development Engineer is responsible for:

• Maintain adherence to Company policies and safety guidelines.
• Upgrade and modify existing products in support of Company growth.
• Design and implement new product developments projects
• Evaluate new market potential, laboratory investigation, planning, coordinating trials and evaluating end product
• Works with operations and technical departments to set up machine trials, reports on project status and trials, and maintains documentation for ISO compliance.
• Process improvements relating to new technologies including of new raw materials to improve cost and manufacturing efficiency.
• Supports sales, marketing and technical departments in introducing new products and maintaining existing products.
• Works with customers to address problems as required
• Works closely with sales on MAPS, reviewing present standards for paper rates, ensuring MAPS recipes are accurate and activating and deactivating grades as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or chemistry from an accredited college or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in Pulp and Paper Industry