Overview

Provide technical expertise to support the business by developing and commercializing new specialty paper grades, coordinating grade transfers, and improving the manufacturing process of existing products. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and running trials to create product prototypes that meet specific targets and timelines, as well as developing new test methods and product specifications as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Develop new products in line with the company’s growth strategy.

• Production Optimization: Lead efforts to identify optimal production paths for new and existing paper grades.

• Customer Engagement: Enhance customer relationships by understanding their product requirements and ensuring development efforts meet these needs.

• Prototyping and Trials: Investigate and prepare prototypes, define product specifications and costs, and coordinate pilot coater and mill trials.

• Troubleshooting: Support and assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving for existing and new products at all facilities, with a primary focus on the local facility.

• Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance and direction for procurement and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Collaboration: Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships within product development, operations, technical, and sales & marketing departments.

• Industry Awareness: Develop external contacts to stay informed about the latest and emerging technologies relevant to existing or future businesses.

• Market Insight: Demonstrate a strong understanding of industry, market, and technology trends, identifying threats and opportunities, and addressing business issues.

• Project Management: Track and communicate project progress using project management methods and document results appropriately. Participate as a team member in cross-functional product development teams.

• Customer Visits: Visit customers as required.

  Qualifications

• Education: Degree in paper science, chemical engineering, or related technical disciplines.

• Experience: Five plus (5+) years of experience, with the possibility of substituting directly relevant work experience for education.

• Product Development: Experience with product development in paper mills.

• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of paper manufacturing, coating processes, materials, and applications.

• Project Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

• Skills: Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer interaction abilities.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.