Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Country: United States

City: Cloquet

State: Minnesota

Location: Mill Cloquet

Division: Production

Posting date: Sep 1, 2026

Pay Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Sappi North America

Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

The Production Engineer supports, directs, and coordinates processes and process changes primarily for the pulp dryer. This role adopts, promotes, and makes process recommendations based on best practices and current technical information. The Production Engineer utilizes knowledge of product design, quality control systems, raw materials, and equipment capabilities to provide technical advice and service. The position also supports projects, including Lean Six Sigma.

Additionally, the Production Engineer supports improved productivity, operating costs, and product quality through training, work instructions, and SOPs. The role provides estimates of savings and increased productivity through trial work and the management of change process (MOC).

Requirements:

• Understanding of pulp dryer operations is preferred.

• BS degree in Engineering, paper science, or equivalent is required.

• Minimum 1-5 years prior experience in paper manufacturing or other manufacturing.

• Computer knowledge – background in Microsoft suite, Minitab, Proficy, SAP, etc. is preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma training is preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sappi does not provide visa sponsorship.

Major Job Responsibilities:

The Production Engineer will be a key member of the pulp dryer management team. This position will work collaboratively with the Superintendent, Maintenance Coordinator, Shift Supervisors, and Operating crews to meet safety, quality, production, and financial objectives for the pulp dryer operations area. Some key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating trials with technical groups to meet established productivity, quality and safety goals.

• Troubleshooting and identifying solutions to daily productivity and quality issues.

• Developing and managing operator training materials and operating procedures for all unit operations

• Estimates production times and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Works collaboratively with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

• Applies statistical methods and data analysis methods to troubleshoot and improve operations.

• Drive process improvement by leading Lean Six Sigma projects, identifying project solutions including capital and non-capital solutions, and participate on project teams to implement solutions.

• Plan and coordinate long-term enhancement projects necessary to improve safety, quality, efficiency, productivity and reduce costs.

• Partner with the other operating areas in paper and pulp operations to achieve and maintain the budgeted uptime, yield and overall efficiency.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:

Name: Danna Dahn

Email: [email protected]

Telephone number: 218-879-2393