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Production Engineer, Converting – Stora Enso Fors

Do you want to help shape a nature-positive future and work with a leading global provider of renewable solutions? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are now looking for a Production Engineer, Converting who wants to contribute to the development of operations at Stora Enso Fors.

Shape a nature-positive future with us

In this role, you will hold a central position in our team and work on systematic improvement efforts regarding technology, routines, and working methods together with colleagues in the department and support functions. You will monitor the performance of our paper machines and, based on target tracking and established KPI data, develop proposals for actions and improvements. You will also work on creating development plans with both short and long-term horizons, focusing on optimizing flow, efficiency, volume, and quality.

High quality is a guiding star at Fors, where your role is central in evaluating the product and working proactively to ensure we deliver a world-class product. You function as a key link on our converting department, with many internal and external contacts to drive business development.

To succeed in this role, we see that you have an engineering degree or other education/professional experience that can be assessed as equivalent. You have good process and technical knowledge and handle Swedish and English fluently.

Furthermore, we are looking for someone with the ambition to constantly improve. You strive to be the best at what you do, dare to think new thoughts, and take initiative. You share your knowledge and inspire others to develop. You take great responsibility and work purposefully to achieve common goals.

You show a high degree of responsibility and teamwork skills and are a person who makes decisions based on facts, uses data effectively, and can adapt quickly to changing situations when they arise.

You are analytical, solution-oriented, and able to communicate plans and information clearly in both speech and writing.

What we offer

With us, you get:

• Professional and friendly colleagues
• Opportunities to influence and develop within the company
• The opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable world, as we believe that everything made from fossil materials today can be made from trees in the future.
• Opportunities to work with sustainable solutions and innovation
• Balance between work and leisure, including flexible working hours, fitness allowance, lunch benefit, bonus system, and local benefits. In addition to statutory pensions and insurance, we also offer several other alternatives.

How to apply

You can only submit your application to us through our recruitment system. As we review applications continuously, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Our recruitment process may include various checks prior to employment, such as background checks, reference checks, health examinations, and drug tests. The position is a permanent role and begins with a six-month probationary period.

Contact persons

• Hiring Manager: Johan Bengtsson, Section Manager KM2 & Converting, [email protected], +46 70-374 04 86
• Recruitment Responsible: Erika Lundberg, People & Culture Manager, [email protected]
• Union Information: Joakim Sundström, Chairperson Unionen, [email protected], +46 70-340 49 87

About us

Stora Enso Fors is the sustainable mill with great innovation power. Here we manufacture cardboard that becomes renewable packaging. The raw material comes from the forest, and our technologically advanced production is completely fossil-free – something we are very proud of.

We are approximately 480 employees within a range of different professions, such as operators, technicians, mechanics, engineers, leaders, and lab technicians. Many of us collaborate with colleagues in other countries, which provides a dynamic and developing work environment. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, ages, and experiences.

Sustainability is a natural part of our operations. We work actively to reduce our climate footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. As part of our community engagement, we support aid organizations and sports clubs – for us, it is important to give back to society.

Stora Enso is a global group with 19,000 employees leading the transition towards a more sustainable future. Our goal is clear: to create value for both people and the planet by replacing fossil-based materials with renewable alternatives. Our values, Lead the Way and Do the Right Thing, guide us in our work. We take responsibility for our actions and constantly strive to improve – in production, in society, and for future generations.

Stora Enso Fors is located in Fors, just northeast of Avesta.