Engineer - Process
About the role
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays
At Sierra Pacific Industries
We understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States.
Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.
About the Position
Oversee small to large process engineering projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion
Design and plan equipment layout
Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes
Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production
Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes
Collect data for time studies and workflow analysis to identify areas for improvement
Identify opportunities to apply lean manufacturing production processes across product lines at various manufacturing sites
Collaborate with engineering teams to facilitate the release of New Product Development projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency and product quality
Ensure layouts and documentation are complete and production-ready for scheduled product launches
Provide mentorship and guidance to entry-level process engineers
Communicate workload and project status with engineers
Some travel will be expected
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or significantly related field
5 years’ experience in an engineering role with a proven track record of success
Working experience in the window and door industry is preferred
High proficiency in CAD or AutoCAD preferred
Preference for Six Sigma Certification – Green Belt
Proven highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone!
We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
Benefits
Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums
401(k) with Company Match
Additional Retirement Contributions
Company-paid Life Insurance
How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Windows
Human Resources
300 General Colin Powell Parkway
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 480-1918
or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.cares.com
About Our Company
We are a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members.
We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals.
We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.
We are an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 and $115,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.