Come be a part of our growing team here at American Eagle Paper Mills.  Locally owned and operated since 2003, we constantly strive to grow and adapt.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance ~ effective date of hire
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match ~ 60 days after date of hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 80 hours of vacation. Additional vacation hours accrued based on length of service.

American Eagle Paper Mills is seeking a Process Engineer.

OPEN POSITION: Furnish Prep Process Engineer

SHIFT: Daylight

LOCATION: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone PA 16686

REPORTS TO: Department Manager

POSITION STATUS: Full Time, Salary, Exempt

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing process strategies, managing process resources, optimizing current processes, and maintaining process documents.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire and analyze daily Furnish Prep and Paper Machine performance data.
• Work with other production supervisors and managers to identify and correct quality and production problems.
• Monitor and control process quality, production rate, and yield of all production lines particularly regarding the deinking plant (Secondary Fiber System).
• Work with plant operators to implement robust, understandable operating strategies to achieve quality, production, and yield targets.
• Develop system to regularly acquire and analyze data for all unit operations in the Furnish Prep production lines for purposes of optimization, maintenance scheduling, and trending key process.
• Work with lab technicians, perform and report laboratory work to study existing process parameters and validate potential new process strategies.
• Work with other production personnel and vendors to coordinate and supervise Furnish Prep and Paper Machine trials.
• Work on detail engineering for updating existing engineering documentation for Furnish Prep processes and new Furnish Prep processes.
• Develop and present new ideas aimed at increasing new paper production, reducing feedstock and energy costs, and decreasing waste.
• Monitor all aspects of wastewater treatment systems, troubleshoot problems, and develop corrective actions.
• Observe all safety procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9000 design requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/mechanical engineering or Pulp and Paper Science.
• Proven work experience as a process engineer.
• Good knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques and equipment. Successful completion of college-level Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Lab, and Analytical Chemistry Lab are preferred.
• Experience with process simulations and standard operating procedures.
• High-level knowledge of process engineering software systems.
• Experience working with CAD and AutoCAD.
• Advanced technical skills.
• Analytical thinker.
• Ability to project manage.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment which requires the use of appropriate safety equipment including safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection in all areas of the Mill. In some areas hard hats may be required. Cut-resistant gloves and face shields may be required while performing some duties.
• Fast-paced environment while working under pressure.
• Smoke-free property.

Please note:  in order to be considered for employment, a resume must be attached.