Division Process Engineer: Data-Driven Optimization Leader

Smurfit-Westrock; Alabama; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Global packaging company exposure

Descripción de la vacante

Smurfit Westrock invites applications for a Division Process Engineer to blend mill process knowledge with data analytics and digital tool implementation. You will partner with mill teams and enterprise functions to reduce variability, waste, downtime, and cost while improving visibility across the mill system.

The role travels up to 50% during onboarding and major deployments; you will build relationships with operators and engineers, translate operating needs into practical solutions, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering as listed.
• Experience in process engineering or related technical roles.
• Ability to analyze process data and translate findings into practical actions.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or similar problem-solving methods.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and prioritize high-value process improvement opportunities with mill leadership.
• Analyze operating data to identify performance gaps and root causes.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standardized dashboards, reports, data models, and digital tools.
• Support deployment and continuous improvement of tools such as PI Vision, Qlik, Power BI, EKHO, and MES/Panther.
• Provide boots-on-the-ground support during discovery, design, testing, commissioning, and sustainment.
• Lead or support cross-functional improvement projects from definition to implementation.
• Coach and mentor engineers in data analysis, standard work, and sustainable improvement practices.
• Create technical summaries and business cases for leadership.
• Document standard work, training materials, and data definitions.
• Facilitate benchmarking and best-practice sharing across mills.

Conocimientos

Process data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Strong communication

Lean Six Sigma

Independent working

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial, paper science or related engineering

Herramientas

PI Vision

Qlik

Power BI

EKHO

DMSI MAINTelligence

XFRACAS

TwinThread

MES/Panther

ERP-connected tools

Descripción del empleo

Smurfit Westrock invites applications for a Division Process Engineer to blend mill process knowledge with data analytics and digital tool implementation. You will partner with mill teams and enterprise functions to reduce variability, waste, downtime, and cost while improving visibility across the mill system.

The role travels up to 50% during onboarding and major deployments; you will build relationships with operators and engineers, translate operating needs into practical solutions, and