Operations Engineer

Ahlstrom Falun AB develops and produces high quality materials and filter products for laboratories, life science and health care. Our products carry a strong global brand, Munktell, established already 1815. Some products are included in medical devices and diagnostical solutions.
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Produktionsingenjör
Produktionsingenjör är bred teknisk roll med daglig koppling till vår papperstillverkning och konvertering. Du kommer att samarbeta med platschef, andra tekniker och ingenjörer, samt produktionspersonalen.
Arbetsuppgifterna är att bidra med process- och teknisk kunskap, material och kvalitetsanalys, följa nyckeltal, mm. Fungera som teknisk kontaktperson för vissa produktlinjer och nyckelkunder.
Vi söker en yrkeserfaren ingenjör (material, kemi, process eller liknande) med kunskaper och intresse i tillverkningsprocesser inom pappers eller medicintekniska tillämpningar.
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Job overview
To ensure the production targets and improvements are realized by being the technical interface within production/operations. Collaborate with Quality and Environment Department, by supporting process and technical knowhow and feasibility evaluations. When needed serve as the technical contact person for some product lines and key customers.
Key responsibilities
• In collaboration with local management assess and define production methods, handle daily challenges and issues, and subsequently offer solutions in dialogue with production and product development in alignment with business strategies and market opportunities.
• Build and maintain a close relationship with our production team in order to gain knowledge and understanding about product features and the performance.
• Build close relationship with local TCS engineer to assess implementation of new materials, processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and suppliers to ensure right raw material, services and finished product quality and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Develop personal leadership and functional competency to achieve high customer value in alignment with Ahlstrom strategies, core values and leadership principles.
• Together with the plant manager and operations manager secure that relevant control and maintenance routines are in place ensuring products are manufactured to the specified quality levels.

Needed experience & competencies
• University degree, M.Sc in Engineering, Materials Science or similar.
• Knowledge of papermaking and/or converting processes.
• Some years of independent work experience as Process Engineer, Development Engineer, etc.
• Work experience or know-how of production and converting methods.
• Experience of continuous improvement methods and activities.
• Fluent in speaking and writing Swedish and English. Entitled to work permanently in Sweden.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office platform.
• Some international travel is required.
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Contact persons:
Markku Virtanen, HR Manager. Office: +46 (0)23 705 885. Mobile +358 (0)50 598 71 57.
Cecilia Carter, Plant manager. Office: +46 (0)23 705 890. Mobile +46 (0)70 671 02 68.