Methods Engineer

at  Ahlstrom

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?
For our plant in Malmedy, Belgium, we are looking for a Methods Engineer (permanent contract).

SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES

• Support plant modernization projects
• Manage and plan automation and industrial IT projects
• Study technical solutions from the needs analysis to the final proposal
• Study and analyze existing processes and production data’s
• Carry out measurements and ensure the implementation of new processes
• Carry out risk assessments
• Develop your knowledge so as to position yourself as an expert in your specialist field and in the technologies used
• Use your specialist knowledge to support the maintenance team in dealing with complex problems
• Monitor and ensure the reliability of existing or new installations (with regard to interruptions, costs, etc.)
• Working closely with various departments and liaising with them on an ongoing basis
• Keeping track of technical documentation
• Manage external contractors’ projects
• Provide back-up for technical purchases
• Assist with the implementation of the CMMS and the STELLA program (plant computerization)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Civil or industrial engineering degree
• Significant experience in automation is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Objective-oriented work methodology with a methodical, structured approach aimed at continuous improvement
• Proficiency in the use of software deployed for automated equipment (PLC, microcontroller, etc.)
• Knowledge of and compliance with quality/environmental/safety procedures relating to the position
• Knowledge of both French and English
• Knowledge of ABB systems is a plus

WORKING HOURS

• Full-time during the day
• 37-hour week
  For any further information, do not hesitate to contact our local HR Manager, olivier.debefve@ahlstrom.com
  Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
  About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders.
  Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.
  Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com
  Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, must be adhered to, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper

Please refer the Job description for details