Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Rothschild, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of
Entry Level Process Engineer with Quality Focus. This job is full-time permanent.
Domtar Paper in Rothschild, WI has an opening for an entry-level quality engineer.
This role offers accelerated exposure to mill operations, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, providing an excellent foundation for developing both technical and leadership skills.
Key areas of focus include supporting process optimization, new product development, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. A strong understanding of data-driven proble solving and a willingness to learn and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies will be essential for successfully planning, executing, and sustaining process improvements.
Key responsibilities include:- Serve as a champion for safety by promoting a safe work environment, demonstrating safe work practices, and actively participating in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support quality objectives by maintaining high product quality standards, reducing process variability, and driving initiatives that improve overall product performance.
- Assist with new product development activities by planning, coordinating, and supporting product trials and evaluating trial results.
- Provide technical leadership and support to production areas by troubleshooting process and equipment issues, leading capital improvement projects, and advancing equipment reliability initiatives.
- Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot process control systems to optimize performance, improve operational stability, and support production goals.
- Collaborate with external technical resources, suppliers, and vendors to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, quality enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with hourly employees while providing technical guidance and training related to process improvements, operational changes, safety requirements, quality standards, and efficiency improvements.
- Develop supervisory and leadership skills by assuming progressively greater responsibility with workforce coordination, decision-making, and operational oversight.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide weekend technical support and operational assistance for the Paper Unit.
- Support continuous improvement efforts through the identification, evaluation, and implementation of initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
This description is a summary of the position and not all-inclusive of responsibilities.
It is subject to change over time.
Minimum Qualifications:- BS in Chemical Engineering, Paper Science Engineering, or other relative engineering degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Oral and written communication skills, to communicate technical material across the mill and to outside resources.
- Willing & able to meet demands of a 24/7 operation
Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant internship or co-op preferred.
Desired Aptitudes:- Interest in the pulp and paper industry and building a developmental career with unlimited learning opportunities.
- Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions.
- Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
- High level of initiative and motivation.
- Resourceful, quick learner and dependable.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
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