Valmet Oyj

Product Manager - Chemical Pulping

Valmet Oyj$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong technical communication skills
  • Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, and control drawings
  • Solid understanding of pulp mill operations
  • Experience with digester and feedline systems preferred
  • Customer-first mindset
  • Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive proposal development for Chemical Pulping product line
  • Support customers and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, field service, and manufacturing teams
  • Guide product development initiatives
  • Contribute to strategic planning efforts
  • Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction
  • Manage inquiries and proposals efficiently

Benefits

  • Challenging work environment that values innovation
  • Generous wage and benefits package
  • 401k with company match
  • Company-funded pension plan
  • Dynamic and fast-paced setting
Full Job Description
We're seeking a proactive, business-minded Product Manager to serve as the technical expert and primary contact for our Chemical Pulping product line in the Valmet Pulp Energy and Circularity (PEC) portfolio. In this high-impact role, you'll drive proposal development, support customers, collaborate across sales, engineering, field service, and manufacturing, and help grow a critical part of our business. You'll manage inquiries and proposals, support troubleshooting, guide product development, contribute to strategic planning, and help ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. This position is hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy and innovation. Travel is required 50-70%, including occasional international trips.

Expectations

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience), strong technical communication skills, the ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, and control drawings, and a solid understanding of pulp mill operations. Those with a digester and feedline systems background will be given preferred consideration but any overall pulp mill experience is valued. A customer-first mindset, strong organizational abilities, and comfort managing shifting priorities are essential.

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. This position is not available for internation relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.

About Valmet Oyj

Valmet Oyj is a Finnish company that provides technology and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. The company's products include pulp and paper machines, tissue machines, and power boilers, among others. Valmet has operations in more than 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company was formed in 2013 when Metso Corporation's pulp, paper, and power businesses were demerged into a separate company. Valmet is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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