Process Engineer (Mandarin speaking)
ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper, and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. ND Paper was named the 42nd largest US Exporter, with a goal of being a top 30 exporter by volume next year. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.
We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team!
Job Summary:
This is an excellent opportunity for new engineers to be developed for advancement into a variety of careers relative to paper mill manufacturing operations.
Successful completion of projects related to process and product quality improvements, quality resolution of production problems, trials and reliability improvement - typical projects may include:
- Improving operational efficiencies of mill equipment and processes
- Mill trials of new equipment and chemicals
- Investigating abnormal mill operating issues
- Profit, productivity and quality improvements
- Equipment reliability and maintenance improvements
- Environmental, health and safety initiatives
- Training material and procedure development
- Process troubleshooting
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Pursuing B.S. in Chemical Engineering
- Completion of sophomore level course work in Engineering or related degree program
- Basic knowledge of Windows 7 / 10, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- PI, SAP, Excel PI add-In, Excel, Minitab experience is a plus
Skills / Knowledge:
- Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire to work in an industrial environment and production-oriented atmosphere
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Good time management and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong initiative and perseverance
- Strong ambition for continuous learning, willingness to take on additional responsibilities, and desire to promote in the future
Timing / Hours:
- May 2024 – August 2024
- 40 hours per week
- Day shift with occasional overtime as business needs dictate
Benefits:
- Hourly rate of pay is based on years complete in college and previous co-op experience
- Housing or housing stipend provided