Tissue Process Excellence Specialist (Vienna)

About The Role:

As a Tissue Process Excellence Specialist, you will:

• Serve as the go-to technical expert (Level 2 support) for tissue manufacturing processes.

• Lead process optimization initiatives using advanced methodologies (5-step approach, Lean Six Sigma).

• Conduct comprehensive production audits and simulations to identify improvement opportunities.

• Spearhead trials for new sustainable fiber applications and innovative tissue products. 

• Act as the primary technical liaison for strategic accounts across EMEA, Brazil and Asia.

• Design and deliver customized technical workshops and on-site troubleshooting.

• Translate customer needs into actionable R&D projects and product enhancements.

• Develop data-driven recommendations to improve client production efficiency.

Ideal Candidate Profile: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or Process Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' experience in tissue manufacturing (process, operations, R&D or quality).

• Deep understanding of tissue-making technologies (creping, drying, fiber blending).

• Proven track record in process improvement and troubleshooting. 

  Technical Skills

• Expertise in tissue production processes and quality parameters.

• Knowledge of process simulation tools (e.g., CFD, ANSYS) is highly valued.

• Data analysis capabilities (Power BI, Python) for performance optimization.

• Familiarity with sustainability metrics in manufacturing.