Quality Engineer

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Rothschild, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Quality Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

Our Domtar Mill in Rothschild, Wisconsin is seeking a Process Engineer with a focus in Pulp & Paper (Paper Science) or Chemical Engineering to support quality initiatives, customer support and product development.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Quality
  • Work with management and Operational work teams to utilize the human performance improvement (HPI) process, identifying root-cause off-quality events and driving permanent solutions
  • Organize and track solutions in Enablon system (mill-wide database)
  • Interface with customers to build positive relationships and resolve issues/complaints
• Organizational Effectiveness
  • Develop quality standards
  • Lead teams to ensure product performance
• Continuous Improvement
  • Serve as Mill resource for continuous improvement projects and tools
  • Utilize lean tools (6 Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA, etc.) to assist with leading team efforts to identify continuous improvement projects
• Safety
  • Be a safety advocate; lead by example
• Suppliers / External Technical Resources
  • Interface with external technical resources and suppliers to initiate quality enhancement, cost reduction, and process improvement trials

Qualifications / Experience:

• BS in Pulp and Paper (Paper Science) or Chemical Engineering,
• Minimum of five (5) years paper manufacturing experience preferred,
• Strong advocate for safe practices and engagement in safety teams,
• High degree of computer literacy to include MS Office,
• Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills,
• Well-developed problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills,
• Demonstrated leadership skills,
• The candidate should be familiar with or capable of learning the paper-making process,
• Safety and team-oriented with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment,
• Experience with SAP, Excel, Word, PI, and PARCView is desirable.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions
• Resourceful, quick learner and dependable

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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