Product Manager, Headbox and Forming Solutions

Valmet

Product Manager at Valmet working on Headbox & Forming Solutions. Collaborating with customers and internal teams to deliver technical proposals and ensure project success.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeAppleton • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with customers to understand business needs and present Valmet technical solutions.
Develop proposals that include scope definition, specifications, performance guarantees, cost estimates, and pricing.
Collaborate with Technology Managers, Application Engineers, Sales Managers, and other Product Managers to ensure customer satisfaction.
Serve as the lead interface to Engineering and Project Management for sold projects to ensure adherence to the as-sold project contract.
Follow project start-up and interact with the customer and internal resources to ensure project goals and guarantees are met.
Provide feedback on product development needs to R&D.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Familiarity with Headbox and Forming solutions/technology and papermaking processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related science degree in paper or process technology.
3–5 years of experience in paper-industry roles such as Field Services, Sales, Engineering, Project Management, or Applications (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Experience working with customers and a collaborative mindset.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel extensively to meet and work with customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valmet offers a dynamic work environment that is team-oriented, international and focused on growth.
Generous wage and benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan and 401k with company match.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical Engineeringpapermaking processesproject managementproposal developmentscope definitionspecificationsperformance guaranteescost estimatespricing

Soft Skills

customer collaborationpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative mindsetadaptabilitycustomer satisfaction focus

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringrelated science degree in paper technology