• Quality Engineer

    Rayonier Advanced Materials (Jesup, GA)


    About RYAM

     

    RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. More information is available at ​https://ryamglobal.com

     

    RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

     

    At RYAM, we’re shaping the future of talent.

     

    RYAM has a specific purpose…to be the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

     

    The Quality Engineer is responsible for in-process and finished product quality investigations. Assists Technical manager in determining product disposition based on adherence to manufacturing specification (MS) and product quality specifications (PQS). Supports Technical Manager and Technical Marketing on customer complaint investigations. Responsible for working with pulp mill, machines, and finishing management for day to day follow-up on out of control / off target process parameters and also for recommending new processes that would result in improved product quality and customer satisfaction. Responsible for maintaining mill information KPI visual charts in the main lab. Covers daily flight plan meetings as required.

    How You’ll shape the Future of the Technical Department:

    + Work with Marketing to determine proper disposition of pulp as directed by Technical Manager

    + Work to determine the most profitable outlets for off-specification and off grade pulp

    + Manage trial run authorization requests (TRAR) for the Mill

    + Works with Pulp Mill and Machines to drive operation towards run to target quality philosophy

    + Gather pertinent information needed and lead follow up investigation to respond to customer requests and complaints, as assigned by the Technical Manager

    + Monitors and follows up on gaps identified from mill information KPI visual charts in main lab leading to improved product quality

    You’ll Be Someone Who Can Bring:

    + Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Engineering, or related technical field

    + Minimum of 1 year in chemical manufacturing environment, with pulp manufacturing experience preferred. Preferred experience would include combination of engineering, quality assurance, and operations with some supervisor experience.

    + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc...)

    Why You’ll Love Working for RYAM:

    + Competitive pay

    + Medical, Dental, Vision

    + Short term/Long term disability

    + Bonus/Merit

    + Life insurance (Company-paid & Voluntary)

    + Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Wellness reimbursement

    + Retirement plan

     

    EOE/Vet/Disability