Process Engineer

Ox Paper Tube Core; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Ox Paperboard Illinois, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity and cost containment at the paper mill.

You will lead technical support, train staff on processes and instrumentation, oversee QA activities, and participate in capital projects, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and environmental stewardship.

This role offers growth in a modern facility with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Process control knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process, product or technology development.
• Ability to multitask and meet objectives.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Team leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment with hazard recognition.
• Lead technical support and training for plant processes.
• Train employees in analytical problem solving.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and workflows including the DCS.
• Manage mill process control instrumentation.
• Oversee QA program, COAs, customer complaints, and quality improvements.
• Assist EHS Manager with environmental permits and certifications.
• Facilitate project initiation, development and prioritization incl. capital requests.
• Support maintenance and electrical staff and coverage for Maintenance Superintendent.
• Participate in downtime maintenance and readiness planning.
• Weekend coverage as required.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Process control

Product development

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Computer skills

Leadership initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Process Engineer

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, plus Retirement Savings Plan with company match!

SALARY: $70,000 - $90,000/annually depending on experience

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Process Engineer provides technical support and training to drive continuous improvement in the performance of all aspects of the paper mill operation including safety, quality assurance and customer service, productivity, environmental stewardship, operating efficiencies, and cost containment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotion of a safe working environment including hazard recognition and mediation
• Perform as a leader in technical support and training for plant processes to improve overall efficiency
• Train employees in analytical problem solving and decision making techniques as applicable
• Identify opportunities to improve existing procedures and workflow processes, including the DCS (Distributed Control System)
• Management of the mill’s process control instrumentation
• Understand and oversee quality assurance program, including Certificate of Analysis (COAs) documentation, customer complaint investigations, and quality improvement projects
• Assist EHS Manager with environmental compliance, including permits and certifications
• Facilitate the process by which projects and activities are identified, defined, developed and prioritized including capital requests
• Support maintenance and electrical staff and relief coverage for Maintenance Superintendent
• Participate in downtime maintenance and readiness planning and project management activities
• Weekend coverage as required
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science or other engineering discipline preferred
• Process control knowledge in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in process, product or technology development
• Ability to multitask and meet/supersede objectives
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Team leadership abilities
• Excellent computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated track record of initiative, leadership and effectiveness

Ox Paperboard Illinois, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.