Process Engineer - Madisonville KY
Process Engineer - Madisonville KY
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You have a choice of where you want to work!We invite you along on our journey toPurify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract retain and energize passionate peoplelike you by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with oursAccountability Growth mindset One teamCare and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting thehealth and safety of our team safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting positive impact on the communities where we do business.Are you with us!
We are looking for a Process Engineer at our Madisonville KY facility.
Purpose:To provide resources for the Glass Fibre Tissue business area focusing on improved product stability and runnability at the location and for the customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to all safety policies OSHA regulations ISO1400 QS9000 standards and policies.
- Participate in quarterly Safety/Quality meetings and safety training sessions.
- Play a key role in maintaining the facility and improving product quality and cost structure through the implementation of sound engineering or process controls to stabilize and/or minimize the variation in the process.
- Collect analyze and monitor data on the process to ensure continuous reduction in product variability through sound statistical techniques.
- Prepare for support and monitor product process or material trials reporting results to appropriate stakeholders.
- Identify losses or costs in the manufacturing processes or materials and lead efforts to reduce through a continuous improvement process.
- Instruct and facilitate the use of problem-solving techniques and tools ranging from trend charting formalized problem solving standard operating practices and designed experiments to statistical process control.
- Assist and coordinate various program essential to manufacturing procedures.
- Monitor and report on process and machine trials.
- Provide supporting information for resolution of customer issues while optimizing production and utilization of human resources machines and equipment.
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with zero to three years experience.
- Experience in the Pulp/Paper Industry preferred.
- Project coordination experience preferred.
- Understand and follow Ahlstroms policies and procedures.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and self-motivationwhile fostering a team atmosphere.
- Requires ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled workdays.
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Controls (SPC).
- Chemical/mechanical/mathematical aptitude.
- Solid troubleshooting skills.
- Sound communication skills both verbal and written.
- Interpersonal skills strategic planning and influencing skills problem solving organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
- Requires the ability to use multiple computer programs/systems including MS Office Suite.
Physial Demands:
- Significant time spent on the manufacturing floor.
- Dedicated keyboard and computer screen work.
- The employee is frequently required to bend stoop and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must possess the ability to see hear talk and use fingers to manipulate controls.
- The employee must be able to stand and walk on a variation of surfaces for long periods of time.
- Ability to climb ladders work at heights and in close-proximity to operating equipment.
- Requires the ability to travel overnight including international travel.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions Filtration and Life Sciences Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6800 people. Read more at
Employment Type
Full Time
