Sr. Process Engineer

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. Location: Whiting Mill Description Mativ's Paper Divisionis seekingan experienced Senior ProcessEngineer to join its dynamic team at the Whiting Mill. The incumbent will work to support key initiatives and help drive and achieve short and long-term goals. This position will be expected tounderstandproduction flow(from raw materials to finished product), prioritize process improvement needs, work with the team to findsolutions,and take responsibility for implementing them. The incumbent will provideproactivetechnical support and guidance to manufacturing production crews to meet production and quality goals while emphasizing safe working practices and collaborating with maintenance tooptimizeequipment. The ideal candidate has thedrive,attitude, and excellent skills to support Mativ's collaborative, high-achievement culture. Responsibilities Provide technicalexpertisetomodifyexisting millprocessand/or add new processes that will improve quality and increase profitability. Provide technical knowledge to improveprocess control,quality of existingproductsand/or new product development. Complete cost optimization projects that provide significant savings through product substitution, reduced variability, improved quality, and higher operatingefficiencies. Carry out process improvement/optimization work including planning and supervising in-mill production trials.Determineareas requiring process improvements and coordinate efforts for achievement. Writetechnical reports that clearly document trials, process improvement results, and capture cause and effect relationships. Provide assistance toproduction in evaluating operation of major equipment andassistin design of modifications and changesrequired; aid operating personnel to better understand their processes. Utilize process information systems to analyze production trends;assistin troubleshooting andidentifypossible improvements. Support development and execution of capital projects. Identifyand develop non-capital process improvement projects to help the overall efficiency of the entire system in all aspects of production. Maintain effective communications and working relationships with production supervision and operating personnel as well as product development, suppliers, asset development, maintenance, IT, environmental, sales and marketing, research, engineering, andpurchasing. Develop proficiency in the use of mill information systems including ABB and Oracle. Perform other responsibilities related tothepositionasrequired. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree inpulp and paper science,chemicalorindustrialengineering,or related field. Three to five years of experience demonstrated process troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities in a paper-making environment. Complete cost optimization projects that provide significant savings through product substitution, reduced variability, improved quality, and higher operatingefficiency. Carry out process improvement/optimization work including planning and supervising in-mill production trials.Determineareas requiring process improvements and coordinate efforts for achievement. Writetechnical reports that clearly document trials, process improvement results, and capture cause and effect relationships. Assistproduction in evaluating operation of major equipment andassistin design of modifications and changesrequired; aid operating personnel to better understand their processes. Utilize process information systems to analyze production trends;assistin troubleshooting andidentifypossible improvements. Support development and execution of capital projects. Identifyand develop non-capital process improvement projects to help the overall efficiency of the entire system in all aspects of production. Maintain effective communications and working relationships with production supervision and operating personnel as well as product development, suppliers, asset development, maintenance, IT, environmental, sales and marketing, research, engineering, andpurchasing. Must be able to wear required PPE whenneeded, and travel through the facility to perform tasks in areas that are hot and humid. Preferred Desired software experience:ABB, Oracle,PARCview Preferred Certifications:Third partycertification in Lean or Six Sigma Experience implementing visual management.

COMPETENCIES

Exercise strong problem solvingandanalytical skills. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain concepts to a varied audience whenrequired. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlineswith minimal supervision.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neenah Inc.