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Novolex Process Engineer in Plattsburgh, New York

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Job purpose

The Quality Engineer responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding the production of Pulp and Paper products and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

· Works with management, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (Decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap) and troubleshooting processing problems.

· Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), etc.

· Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material, machine capabilities.

· Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.

· Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.

· Performs specified design of experiments and establish capability studies.

· Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.

· Oversees the lab & process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.

· Monitors and coordinates responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources.

· Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant.

· Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.

· Maintains excellent safety record.

· Maintains excellent attendance record.

· Pick up the Quality Leadership supporting our NSF Food Safety & HACCP Programs.

· Cover the internal performance management system/ OPX 360 requirements for 2.0 Quality and for 5.0 Continuous Improvement.

· Work as a Business Partner with the Unit Manager in Operations.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience required:

· Three or more (3+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.

· Three or more (3+) years of experience managing and leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience.

· Must have Continuous Improvement experience

· SPC Gain Seeker experience

· Food Safety / GMP experience highly desired.

· Paper science or paper making experience highly desired.

· Must have management/supervisory experience.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Quality Engineer position:

· Must have analytical skills and proven leadership effectiveness.

· Experience and/or working knowledge of Solid Works and AutoCAD is a plus.

· HACCP Certification preferred; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain it within 9 months of hire.

· Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

· PI systems experience (digital EOT systems)

· Proficient to expert knowledge in pulp and fiber process and tooling.

· Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Time management.

· Advance mathematical skills and numerical accuracy.

Education

BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $83,600/yr. - $139,300/yr. + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within

the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Job Locations US-NY-Plattsburgh

ID 2025-28520

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Salaried

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