Process Engineer
WestRock Company · Cottonton, AL · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Process Engineer II provides technical services in monitoring, investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving quality, quantity, and cost of the various manufacturing processes in paperboard production. This is an onsite job position located at the paper mill in Cottonton, AL.
Responsibilities
- Provide management with information on quality and operating parameters to assist in process control, budgeting, and detection of trends.
- Participate on process improvement teams to identify problems, evaluate solutions, make recommendations, and assist in implementing approved changes to improve quality, cost, and/or throughput.
- Complete projects and development activities to prepare for operation positions as vacancies occur.
- Participate in all process engineering aspects of capital projects.
- Actively promote safety and environmental compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BS Degree in a related field such as Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science.
- Minimum 2 years of industry experience on either the paper machine or pulp mill area, preferably in a process engineering role (can be combination of Co-Op / Internship, along with time in process engineering role).
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking, and climbing, oral communication, correctable vision, and ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment.
Qualifications
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
Pay
Salary reflects skills, competencies, and potential.
Schedule
Full-time position.