Job description Purpose: If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future —look no further. Billerud NA, is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth’s most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled. At Billerud, you can reach your full potential—and help us reach ours. Come build a better future with us! The goal of Billerud’s co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill’s operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program. Qualifications Key Accountabilities: • Provide mechanical expertise to support mill operations • Work on projects that improve equipment reliability, maintain the mill’s infrastructure, and reduce overall costs • Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups • Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process equipment • Monitor, assess, and analyze equipment variability • Reduce environmental impact • Provide technical support for key departments • Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives Personal qualities Required Experience and Education: • Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry • Minimum 2.75 GPA • Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date • Must be available to work one of two Co-op rotations which run either January through August or May through December. Required skills: • Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full-time engineering experience • Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify). Application information Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Why us? • Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud • An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future • Development and career opportunities • Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools. • Friendly, nurturing culture and work environment • Hands-on experience and an opportunity to apply what you have learned in school • Expand your knowledge working one-on-one with mentors and interacting with a team that listens to your ideas, values your input, and provides feedback to help you grow and get better at what you do.
See More Details >>Job Description Purpose: If you are looking for an impactful career opportunity with a growing global company who wants to challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future —look no further. Billerud NA, is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. Billerud is passionately committed to sustainability. You can feel good about the products we make because paper is sustainable at multiple levels. Paper is made from trees, one of earth's most renewable resources harvested from sustainably managed forests, and it is highly recyclable and recycled. At Billerud, you can reach your full potential—and help us reach ours. Come build a better future with us The goal of Billerud's co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill's operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program. Qualifications Key Accountabilities: • Provide mechanical expertise to support mill operations • Work on projects that improve equipment reliability, maintain the mill's infrastructure, and reduce overall costs • Assist with machine shutdowns and start-ups • Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize process equipment • Monitor, assess, and analyze equipment variability • Reduce environmental impact • Provide technical support for key departments • Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives Personal qualities Required Experience And Education • Engineering curriculum with an interest in the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry • Minimum 2.75 GPA • Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date • Must be available to work one of two Co-op rotations which run either January through August or May through December. Required Skills • Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full-time engineering experience • Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify). Application information Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Why us? • Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud • An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future • Development and career opportunities • Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools. • Friendly, nurturing culture and work environment • Hands-on experience and an opportunity to apply what you have learned in school • Expand your knowledge working one-on-one with mentors and interacting with a team that listens to your ideas, values your input, and provides feedback to help you grow and get better at what you do. Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow. Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we've grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 43.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say. Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.
See More Details >>Job Description Purpose: What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our employees make us successful. If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud! Summary Description The role of this position exists to lead Product Development projects for Billerud NA Paper through each step of the StageGate process. This includes but is not limited to idea generation; feasibility studies in laboratory, pilot, or production environment; product and equipment benchmarking and competitive analysis; trial planning, management, and execution throughout the StageGate process; and support of introduction of new products as they reach the customer. The position is necessary to facilitate the development of new products for existing and new markets and to support full and profitable asset utilization of Billerud NA’s machines. The position relies on the candidate’s analytical skills, technical and manufacturing product knowledge, problem solving capabilities, and ability to work as part of a team to deliver results. The Product Development Project Lead is responsible for managing and executing product development initiatives for Billerud NA Paper, guiding projects through all phases of the StageGate process. This role plays a critical part in driving innovation and ensuring the successful introduction of new products to market. The incumbent will lead the generation and evaluation of new product ideas, conduct feasibility studies in laboratory, pilot, or production environments, and perform benchmarking and competitive analysis of products and equipment. They will also plan, manage, and execute product trials, and support the successful launch of new products to customers. This position is essential for developing innovative products for both existing and emerging markets. It also supports the full and profitable utilization of Billerud NA’s manufacturing assets. The role requires strong analytical skills, technical and manufacturing knowledge, effective problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to deliver impactful results. Qualifications Key Accountabilities: • Create, develop, and commercialize products in alignment with strategic goals, in collaboration with marketing, sales, customers, and brand owners. • Manage Product Development projects by working closely with mills, suppliers, and customers to effective product design solutions for new and existing applications. • Communicate progress on development activities to internal and external stakeholders. • Collaborate with manufacturing, brand managers, and customer technical service (CTS) teams to resolve chronic product issues as well as acute product needs. • Deliver product line training for sales directors, account representatives, customer service teams, customers, and brand owners • Work with Brand Owners to provide technical sales support during customer evaluations and qualification of new products and materials. • Identify customer technical and product needs, communicate these to manufacturing, sales, brand management and product development leadership, and assist customers during product trials and commercialization. • Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned business segments, identifying trends, opportunities, and customer needs to lead segment strategy development. • Lead Customer Innovation sessions and brand owner projects. Communicate market drivers into our business intelligence and strategic planning functions. • Possess or obtain the technical skills needed to understand end-use applications and proactively collaborate with customers to develop new uses for paper. Personal qualities Required Experience And Education Minimum Required Experience and Education: • Prefer BA/BS degree in Packaging Engineering, Paper Engineering/Science, Graphic Arts, Chemistry or equivalent experience including post-secondary education in sciences, technology, engineering, graphic arts, and management. • Demonstrated professional experience in paper and/or packaging. • Strong interpersonal skills and a strong record of relationship building. • The position could require an estimated 25% - 50% overnight travel depending on location. Minimum Required Skills • Extensive product development and collaborative customer exposure in Packaging • Network of contacts available to support a wide array of technical and manufacturing related challenges • Excellent communication skill • Must be competent with email, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word • Knowledge of processes involved in servicing and supporting customer sales • Ability to influence and effect change across multiple parts of the organization • Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities Application information Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Why us? • Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud • An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future • Development and career opportunities • Tuition reimbursement and certificate courses offered through partner schools. • Performance-based bonus • You can choose among three medical plans designed to help you and your family stay healthy (with virtual care options!). • Generous 401K match including discretionary annual contribution • HSA Contribution match with additional contribution for annual preventive exam • Dental & Vision coverage • Company paid Disability Coverage • Wellness rewards program • Prescription Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing. Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow. Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 43.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say. Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Escanaba, MI, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 56,952 mechanical trade professionals in Escanaba, MI, with wages averaging $418.33 per week. The trade is projected to grow by 11% from 2023 to 2033, offering promising career prospects. Aspiring mechanical trade professionals can find apprenticeship opportunities through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $54,000 annually for experienced professionals.
