Process Engineer

The Process Engineer position is a mixture of hands-on, shop floor improvements with long-term capital project management. The Process Engineer will become a leader of their designated processes, equipment, and operational rhythms to best evaluate and implement advancements. The Process Engineer is responsible for assisting management with the analysis of production processes and procedures and improving equipment sustainment and reliability. The Process Engineer will be responsible for the evaluation of data leading to achieving targets with improved margins, adding efficiency, and removing waste.

What you will do:

• Analyze safety, production, & maintenance processes to gain margin improvement.

• Review OEM processes and make recommendations concerning requirements and standard work procedures.

• Monitor production and quality control systems, or other operational reports to detect process problems and trends.

• Mentor assigned personnel to promote efficiency and build leadership and team skills.

• Recommend process improvements in the work area to gain efficiencies.

• Communicate effectively with all team members and ensure miscommunications are minimized.

• Coordinate with other senior staff members on personnel, safety, finance, and purchasing issues, looking for ways to increase and enhance all functional areas.

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the General Mill Manger.

Skills and Knowledge You Will Need:

• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team.

• Ability to analyze data to recommend informed operational decisions.

• Ability to understand and learn methods to gain efficiency and margin improvement.

• Ability to understand how training can produce a gain efficiency and increase production levels.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Qualifications You Will Need:

• BS in an engineering discipline from an accredited University.

• Preferred degree in industrial and/ or mechanical engineer or related experience.

• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience preferred.

• Eligible to legally work in the United States.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1

• Competitive starting pay

• On-the-job training

• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution

• Employee Stock Purchase plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid vacations and holidays

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within - many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides itself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace