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Join the revolution at BiOrigin Specialty Products (BSP)! We've been mastering the art of crafting sustainable specialty paper and tissue products for years, and now we want you to be part of our dynamic team. At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry. To do this we hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars of which we build our community; Trust, Integrity, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Employee Investment, and Safety.
We are seeking to hire a Process & Quality Engineer for our East Hartford, CT paper mill. This role plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the mill. This position is responsible for reducing waste, enhancing operational efficiency, and implementing sustainable process improvements that lower manufacturing costs while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Lead continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Identify improvement opportunities through collaboration with operations, maintenance, management, customers, and industry best practices.
Plan, coordinate, and execute process trials, including defining objectives, evaluating costs and savings, assessing risks, documenting results, and recommending implementation strategies.
Troubleshoot manufacturing and process issues using data analysis, chemical and physical testing, root cause analysis, and statistical methods to identify and implement corrective actions.
Reduce controllable waste, broke, off-quality production, and unplanned downtime through process improvements, standardization, and operator training.
Establish, maintain, and optimize process centerline parameters to ensure consistent equipment and product performance.
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Serve as the technical lead for the mill's Quality Management System (QMS) and Product Safety programs.
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Lead Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality audit activities to ensure ongoing customer audit readiness.
Investigate customer complaints by performing root cause analyses and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Conduct internal quality audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings and performance metrics.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Technical teams to develop new products and improve existing products based on customer and market requirements.
Develop and maintain product quality specifications and manufacturing recipes to ensure consistent product performance.
Plan, execute, and evaluate product qualification trials, documenting results and providing technical recommendations for commercialization or process improvements.
Provide technical support to manufacturing by analyzing product performance, identifying process improvements, and resolving quality-related issues.
Analyze process capability, quality trends, and customer feedback to drive ongoing product and process improvements.
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process capability.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and training materials to support sustainable process improvements.
Present technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
Medical insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
Prescription Drug Benefit
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Health Savings account
Paid time off and Paid Holidays
BiOrigin Specialty Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
As a frontrunner in eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue, we're not just a trusted wholesale supplier; we're the pioneers of sustainability. Join us as we continue to thrive, grow, and manufacture some of the most outstanding sustainable paper and tissue products in North America.
Apply now and be a driving force behind the innovation that defines BiOrigin Specialty Products! https://www.bioriginsp.com/careers.html
Private specialty paper manufacturer supplying sustainable food-packaging, tissue, and napkin paper products to businesses.
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