Process Engineer

West Fraser; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

On-the-job training

Promoting from within

Job summary

West Fraser, located in Opelika, Alabama, is seeking a qualified candidate for a position focused on analyzing production processes to enhance reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, reviewing OEM processes, and recommending improvements in production and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, three years of manufacturing experience, and strong data analysis skills. Benefits start from Day 1, along with competitive pay and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Three years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lumber experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze safety and production processes for margin improvement.
• Mentor personnel to promote efficiency and build team skills.
• Monitor production systems to detect problems and trends.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Maximo

Power BI

Education

BS in an engineering discipline

Job description

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist management with the analysis of production processes and procedures and improve equipment sustainment and reliability.

What You Will Do

• Analyze safety, production, and 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.

What You Will Need

• 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 in 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.
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution.

Travel Required

Yes. <10% expected travel. Must be able to travel by car and air when required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug‑Free Workplace (DFW).