Process Engineer Boards

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits program: medical,

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays after 90d

Life and disability plans

KronoAcademy training

Job summary

Kronospan in Anniston, Alabama is seeking a Process Engineer for the MDF production plant. The role focuses on monitoring, controlling, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient production that meets customer specifications.

The position emphasizes process stability, product quality, and cost reduction through data analysis, trials, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Technical Services teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Process, or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and analytical abilities are required.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze product quality across the MDF process.
• Ensure MDF products meet internal and customer quality standards.
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain process quality plans.
• Monitor critical quality parameters and analyze trends.
• Lead process improvement projects across MDF manufacturing.
• Design, plan and execute trials to improve quality, productivity, safety and cost.
• Evaluate trial results with statistical analysis and document recommendations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate new materials and technologies.
• Support implementation of approved process changes and new manufacturing practices.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve plant capacity and efficiency.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other improvement programs.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication at all levels

Process and product development

Prioritization and scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Process

Job description

Process Engineer – MDF Production Plant

The Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring, controlling, optimizing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes within the MDF production plant to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of MDF products that consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards. The role focuses on process stability, product quality, operational excellence, cost reduction, and continuous improvement through data analysis, troubleshooting, process optimization, and the execution of plant trials and improvement projects.

The Process Engineer works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Operations teams to maximize plant performance, increase productivity, reduce waste, improve product quality, and support the achievement of business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze product quality performance throughout the MDF manufacturing process, including fiber preparation, drying, blending, forming, pressing, finishing, and packaging.
• Ensure MDF products consistently meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
• Investigate quality deviations, customer complaints, and non-conforming products to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance personnel to establish and maintain process quality control plans.
• Monitor critical quality parameters.
• Analyze quality trends and generate reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Lead and coordinate process improvement projects across all stages of MDF manufacturing.
• Design, plan, execute, monitor, and document process trials aimed at improving quality, productivity, safety, and cost performance.
• Evaluate trial results using statistical and technical analysis techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations following trial completion.
• Collaborate with suppliers and technical partners to evaluate new raw materials, chemicals, additives, and technologies.
• Support implementation of approved process changes and new manufacturing practices.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve plant capacity and operational efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a wood panel production industry.
• Background in process and product development.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Process, or equivalent experience.
• Self-control in emergency situations.
• Ability to schedule and balance priorities.
• Must display original thinking and creativity through resourcefulness, suggestions, and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of organization.
• Effective organizational skills and time management.
• Proactive thinking and planning.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong decision making skills under pressure.
• Responsibility and accountability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work closely with others in a small team environment.
• Good processes aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans.
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days.
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy.
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools.