West Fraser · 3 hours ago
Process Engineer
Opelika, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWest Fraser is a diversified wood products company, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to assist management with the analysis of production processes and improve equipment sustainment and reliability. The role involves analyzing safety, production, and maintenance processes, mentoring personnel, and recommending process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
ForestryPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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 Engineering Manager
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS in an engineering discipline from an accredited University
Three (3) years of manufacturing experience preferred
Lumber experience preferred
Strong computer skills with experience in MS Office, Maximo, and Power BI
Analyze data to recommend informed operational decisions
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Understand and learn methods to gain efficiency and margin improvement
Understand how training can produce a gain efficiency and increase production levels
Benefits
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 match and additional retirement contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Company
West Fraser
With more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.77MKey Investors
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
2023-09-22Acquired
2015-03-15Grant· $4.77M
1999-04-09IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Seraphim
President and Chief Executive Officer
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