Mechanical Engineer

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer, Tissue Converting:  Drive growth opportunities in the Tissue Converting Industry.

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise as our new Mechanical Engineer, Tissue Converting in our North America team.

Responsibilities

The mechanical engineer is responsible for the mechanical engineering portion of Valmet new equipment and modifications (converting, packaging, fold) along with reviewing all modifications coming from Valmet Italy.

The mechanical engineer strives to meet the unique needs of the customers while also maintaining standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Create job specific mechanical designs and Bills of material for machines
• Create job specific layouts, floor plans and safety protocols to meet the customer needs
• Resolve the Engineering non-conformities identified at suppliers or in-house processes
• Support sales team by answering engineering questions on feasibility of changes
• Support purchasing team to evaluate new suppliers, brands and cost reduction initiatives
• Support customer service team on all engineering related items
• Support technicians to resolve mechanical issues for tips and mods
• Responsible for the timely completion of engineering activities to respect the target cost and the promised delivery time
• Coordinate with engineering team in Italy to understand the functionality and continuing development of Valmet Tissue Converting machines (converting, packaging, fold)
• Plan and implement initiatives for reduction of cost of goods and services
• Work with Continuous Improvement leader to identify and roll out improvement projects
• Travel when necessary to customer’s sites to promote or install equipment (Up to 25%)
• Coordinate and participate in design reviews with customers
• Self-motivated, engaged, passionate individual
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with diverse cross functional teams
• Analytical process skills regarding projects/programs
• Experience with general root cause analysis and rapid problem solving
• Able to prioritize and work through busy schedules
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D software for mechanical design
• Problem analysis resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with PLM (or willingness to learn)
• SAP experience, knowledge
• Knowledge of a European language is appreciated
• Knowledge of Lean and Six sigma principles
• Project management skills
• Industry experience is preferred

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use of hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401(k) with a Company match-up.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

Where everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.