Solaris Paper is one of the largest tissue companies in the US with manufacturing sites in California, Oklahoma and Virginia. Solaris is part of Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP). APP is one of the world's largest integrated paper companies with over 100,000 employees. APP products are sold in over 150 countries with manufacturing units around the world. Tissues International is the tissue finished goods business of APP (one of the largest in the world) with products sold under 18 brands across 5 categories, coming from 18 converting factories around the world.
Ensuring supply chain integrity and commitment to the Sustainable Roadmap Vision 2030 are crucial to APP's operations. Learn more about Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)' path to operational excellence by reading our Sustainability Reports and Forest Conservation Policy at:
As a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Solaris, you will be a vital part of our manufacturing operations, utilizing your core skills in Lean manufacturing, process engineering, and industrial engineering to optimize production processes. Your premium skills in project scheduling, root cause analysis, and AutoCAD will be essential in driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring efficient manufacturing operations. With relevant skills in robotics, mechanical engineering, and CNC programming, you will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative manufacturing solutions. Join our team and be instrumental in shaping the future of our manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect/analyze necessary information to identify process and equipment limitations. Develop, justify, and manage the implementation of improvement projects. Work with operators and process technicians to develop, improve, and monitor key procedures.
Learn, understand and monitor converting processes, production equipment capabilities and department KPI's.
Assist with writing Standard Work documents and operator training. Develop or assist in the development of training material.
Understand and utilize the department data management systems.
Equipment Efficiencies and Condition: Create and/or develop vendor and/or supplier relationships. Identify potential and/or necessary equipment upgrades. Work directly with equipment supplier technicians when technical support is required. Assist other staff with equipment troubleshooting as required.
Maintain an awareness of equipment maintenance requirements. Assist with maintenance planning and Preventive Maintenance program, as required and/or when needed.
Continuous Improvement Program: Lead and support Kaizen Weeks and Point Events. Work with operators to explain and promote the continuous improvement process and identify potential improvements. Assist with developing the production schedule. Communicate planned downtime and improve product sequencing. Identify potential or present safety hazards and recommend solutions or improvements, as needed.
Special projects management: Manage and complete converting projects as required, especially those requiring the interaction of multiple departments (Converting, Maintenance Engineering, Logistics, Paper Mill, etc.) or facility locations. Assist with the planning, installation and start-up of new production equipment.
Manage small to medium sized capital projects as required.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university; major course of study to be one or a combination of the following: Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Conversion; Graduate degree strongly preferred
1 to 5 years in a variety of industrial, technical and/or operational assignments in Pulp and Paper, papermaking, converting, and/or utilities, required
Some relevant expertise in manufacturing processes including but not limited to, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, Cellular, JIT, with a demonstrated ability to translate that expertise into cost, quality, and/or capacity improvements; a minimum 6 month internship in a manufacturing facility/plant is a qualifier for this specification
Strong experience using manufacturing analysis tools, including but not limited to SPC (statistical process control), design of experiments, process capability studies, statistical analysis, and Lean
A demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes
Skilled and experienced in the "Management of Change" process
Mid-Advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
Budgeting practices
Solaris Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or expression.