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UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!\nLearn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers\nWe are now looking for a Process Engineer in Mills River to support the performance, quality, and continuous improvement of our NCCM2 coating operations. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to optimize processes, improve equipment performance, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence. Working closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams, you will help deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently while supporting the future growth of our operations.\n\nGreetings from your future manager\n“Thank you for your interest in joining UPM as a Process Engineer. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing coating operations, improving product quality, and driving continuous improvement on our NCCM2 machine. You will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to solve complex challenges and support the future growth of our operations. If you are a hands-on problem solver who enjoys turning technical challenges into results, I look forward to learning more about you.” - Chris Raper, Technical Operations Manager\nWhat you will do\nYou will support day-to-day process performance of the NCCM2 coating machine, including quality, productivity, waste reduction, and operational efficiency\nYou will analyze process and quality data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions\nYou will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, runnability, and cost reduction\nYou will partner with maintenance, quality, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and operational performance\nYou will support process development activities, trials, and implementation of new technologies and best practices\nYou will investigate customer, supplier, and production issues and help drive sustainable solutions\nYou will maintain process documentation, performance metrics, and operating procedures\nYou will ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and company requirements\nWho you are\nYou have bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science, or a related Engineering field\nYou have 1-2 years of engineering or manufacturing experience, preferably within paper, converting, coating, or related industries\nYou have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions\nYou have understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and continuous improvement principles\nYou have ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a production environment. \nYou have strong communication and organizational skills\nYou have experience with project work, process optimization, or equipment improvement initiatives is considered an asset\nYou are safety-focused, proactive, and driven to improve performance and results\nThis is what we offer for you\nA meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.\nA caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.\nDevelopment opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.\nResponsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.\nLearn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working\nAdditional information about the position \nThis position is located in Mills River.\nTravel requirements: Occasional travel (up to 10%)\nWork schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday. Occasional flexibility may be required to support production schedules, process trials, troubleshooting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nThe position holder will report to Chris Raper, Technical Operations Manager.\nHow to apply\nTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by December 4, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.\nFor support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Services at  or tel. +18777235247.\nLearn more about how to apply from our Careers page.\nCountry-specific information\nThis Job Description is intended to be a guide, and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. 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