Process Engineer, Coating

UPM Raflatac is looking to recruit a

Process Engineer, Coating

to be responsible for day to day activities on the coating machine and adhesive mixing, including volume produced, achieved quality level and run-ability of raw material. Planning of maintenance and long term process development work in cooperation with Coating Manager.

Your main tasks will include:

• Evaluate run-ability of raw materials, report problems and forward claims to the suppliers. Raw material development, work in cooperation with Coating Manager and Technical Assistance.
• Will have responsibility for coating operations, adhesive mixing, and cleaning operations.   
• Evaluate and respond to customer claims and plan corrective actions in order to prevent the problem from recurring.
• May visit customers and suppliers to identify issues and work toward resolution. 
• Process development and coordination of maintenance of the coating machine in cooperation with the maintenance team and Coating Manager
• Implementation and control over working procedures in coating and cleaning in cooperation with Coating Manager.
• Other tasks specified in the Quality System. 
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to processes, performance, etc., analyze as appropriate to determine and capitalize on best practices. 
• Perform all duties in full compliance of all laws, safety and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Our expectations from you are:

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to BS in Engineering (Material Science, Chemical, or Mechanical) and 1 - 2 relevant experience in paper or paper converting industry.
• Must have good understanding of mechanical requirements of relevant machinery (preferably newer, high-technology systems).
• Must have demonstrated analytical / logical problem-solving ability, while demonstrating inventiveness and initiative.
• Must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents.
• Must be able to function well as a member of a team. 
• Previous project team experience preferred.
• Previous HazMat exposure is helpful.

You will be based in Fletcher, NC, USA and report to the Coating Manager.

Please submit resume / CV to:
Human Resources Director
UPM Raflatac, Inc.
400 Broadpointe Drive
Fletcher, NC 28732

email:  USAjob@upmraflatac.com
fax:  +1 828 651 4949

This Job Description is intended to be a guide, and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. 

UPM Raflatac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.