Project Engineer – Manufacturing
Location: Appleton, WI
Work Environment: This role requires on-site presence to meet business needs, but our team values flexibility in time management to support a healthy work-life balance.

KEY SKILLS

• Capital Project Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Optimization
• AutoCAD / SolidWorks
• KPI Tracking & Reporting
• Plant Engineering

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance (starts 1st of the month after hire)
• 401(k) with match, HSA options
• Generous PTO + 12 holidays + paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year) + dependent scholarships
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Annual steel toe & prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Onsite fitness center, 24/7
• Employee referral bonuses (up to $1,750)
• EAP, STD, LTD, and more

WHO WE ARE:

Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms.
Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.

Strategic Projects (45%)

• Own high-impact capital initiatives from conception to completion
• Deliver projects on-time and on-budget with strong safety and regulatory compliance
• Create and maintain technical and design documentation

Continuous Improvement (45%)

• Drive CI initiatives across business units using Lean principles
• Evaluate process bottlenecks, equipment, and systems
• Track savings, KPIs, and milestones

Operational Support (10%)

• Help operations teams meet quarterly performance goals
• Improve cross-functional collaboration and systems thinking
• Promote sustainable changes through engaged project teams