Pulp & Paper Converting Specialist

Location: Any Jedson Office

Who We Are

Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power and heavy industrial market markets across the nation. We serve the largest producers in the Pulp & Paper industry, with projects ranging from small line modifications to greenfield plants and facilities. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be working as an SME supporting various pulp and paper projects, helping clients achieve their desired objective by integrating and designing custom solutions for different applications.

• Lead the conception and design effort on paper converting and packaging systems projects to help clients achieve their objectives
• Support as a lead engineer on major paper converting and packaging systems projects through the study, detailed design, construction support, check out and start-up phases
• Prepare systems analysis and conceptual designs, layouts, specify equipment, and prepare detailed design packages for bid and installation on paper converting and packaging systems projects.
• Selection and integration of mechanical/process equipment including: roll handling, slitters, rewinders, roll saws, embossers, printers, conveyors, presses, rollers, cutters, packaging, palletizers, etc.
• Actively participate in our internal quality assurance process by reviewing and checking process/mechanical group and interdisciplinary work products.
• Support the proposal process by providing scope descriptions, project estimates and deliverables list.
• Support the development and growth of key client relationships.
• Interface with clients and vendors on a regular basis
• Work in a manufacturing environment conducting field investigations
• During project execution, research and analyze data to make sound design decisions aligned with company, client, and project objectives and applicable codes.
• Drawing from experience, apply theory in a practical context to determine feasibility of design, identify potential process upsets and malfunctions incorporating appropriate remediations, and apply commercially available technology for process execution.
• The ability to manage projects, including coordinating timelines, budgets, and resources, is valuable. Project management skills ensure that designs are executed efficiently and completed within specified deadlines and budgets.
  
  

Your Ideal Background

The successful candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit and be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with Jedson’s engineering expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are cornerstones of the Jedson Edge.

• Mechanical Engineer with at least 10 years of professional experience.
• 7 years’ experience supporting paper converting and packaging systems projects.
• Expert knowledge of the pulp & paper product manufacturing process, including various machinery used, processes, and utilities in the converting and packaging of paper products.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely is important.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Navisworks, and / or ReCap preferred.
• Understands project scheduling and sequencing of engineering activities.
• Experience in TOPs or equivalent software.
• Some travelling is required.