International Paper · 7 hours ago
Process Engineer
Reading, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $102K/yr
5+ years expInternational Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to provide support throughout the Mill with an emphasis on Stock Prep. The role involves managing projects, optimizing control systems, and ensuring product quality while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
ManufacturingMarketingPaper ManufacturingProduct DesignSales
Responsibilities
Manages projects within budget and schedule constraints by interacting with Internal Team Members and Contractors
Manages Design-Build Improvement Projects which will reduce costs or increase production
Develops and implements Quality procedures for optimizing Production
Performs product testing as needed to ensure products are meeting the objectives of customers and marketplace demand
Performs data collection and analysis for production optimization and communicates production trends and benchmarks along with recommendations for improvement
Maintains effective communications and working relationships with external and internal customers including but not limited to production, maintenance, IT, sales, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers
Assists with providing responses to customers regarding sheet strength development and/or complaints
Manages the dry end lab which includes, but is not limited to, testing equipment calibrations, implementing new testing equipment, managing strength verification with outside labs, and developing and maintaining the correlations between different test methods
Manages effluent data and reports
Manages mill process monitoring devices calibration
Acts as a back-up production shift supervisor as needed; may include providing coverage on a night or weekend shift
Performs daily rounds in the stock prep department working with the shift supervisors, operators, and maintenance to be sure systems are operating properly
Work with vendors and other experts to improve stock prep throughput, OCC yield, and other equipment efficiencies
Lead stock prep related capital projects
Work with the maintenance team while developing the stock prep shutdown maintenance list
Maintain the housekeeping in stock prep
Support stock prep and paper machine shutdowns and start-ups
Develop stock prep SOP’s and JSA’S
Support the paper machine team during downtime situations
Be available for on-call support
Supports and fosters safety and environmental compliance
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Engineering (electrical, chemical, computer science or paper science preferred) OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
5-7 years of experience in paper industry preferred. Will consider related manufacturing experience
Demonstrated experience in pulp manufacturing operation, quality control or assurance (audit), or statistical process control
Proven experience in project management, project management skills
Strong MS Office skills including Work, Excel and Outlook
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally
Strong business case development skills
Strong data analysis skills
Ability to demonstrate mill efficiencies and continues process improvement via key metrics. Responsible for safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control, and compliance
Preferred
5-7 years of experience in paper industry preferred
B.S. degree in Engineering (electrical, chemical, computer science or paper science preferred)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k)
Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
Company
International Paper
International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Michael Amick
Senior Vice President, North American Paper, Pulp & Consumer Packaging
Thomas G. Kadien
Sr. Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-23
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