Senior Process Engineer

About the role

The Senior Process Engineer will partner closely with the Power & Recovery department to drive process optimization, reduce costs and waste, and provide advanced technical problem-solving support. This position reports to the Process Engineering Manager and plays a key role in improving mill performance and developing future technical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with an operating department to deliver day-to-day and long-term technical support
• Lead technical problem solving and root cause analysis for complex process issues
• Develop and execute trial plans to improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost performance
• Identify and lead waste and cost reduction initiatives
• Optimize and debottleneck production processes to improve throughput and stability
• Collaborate with corporate technical resources to effectively integrate best practices into mill operations
• Work with early-career process engineers, co-ops, and interns to build technical capability and leadership depth
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to resolve process and equipment challenges

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, process optimization, or a supervisory/leadership role within Industrial Manufacturing or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, implement process improvements, and deliver measurable results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science/Engineering
• Experience in process engineering, process optimization, or a supervisory/leadership role within the pulp and paper industry
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience, including mentoring or managing direct reports
• Operations, maintenance, or reliability experience in a pulp and paper manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a Senior Process Engineer role
• Experience supporting capital projects and process design
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.