Engineer - Process

Sierra Pacific Company; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Paid vacation

10 holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Phenix City, Alabama, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead manufacturing projects within our Windows division, optimize production layouts, and drive process improvements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering, 5 years in engineering, CAD/AutoCAD proficiency, and Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Coordinate with engineering teams to facilitate the release of New Product Development projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiently 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Process Engineer – Full Time

Phenix City, Alabama

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.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Process Engineer to work collaboratively with our Windows division in Phenix City, Alabama.

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
• Coordinate with engineering teams to facilitate the release of New Product Development projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiently 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?

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

We train and promote from within. Excellent low-cost health benefits. Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions. Paid vacation and 10 holidays.

The general wage range for this position is $70,000 – $115,000 per year.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.