Process Engineer, Paper Mill: Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Ox Paperboard Illinois, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support and training to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity, and cost containment in the paper mill. The role emphasizes process control, instrumentation management, QA oversight, and environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will lead process enhancements, mentor teams, and coordinate with maintenance and EHS.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training to drive continuous improvement in paper mill operations, focusing on safety, quality, productivity and cost containment.
• Lead plant processes initiatives to improve overall efficiency and safety.
• Train employees in analytical problem solving and decision making techniques.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and workflow, including the DCS.
• Manage the mill’s process control instrumentation.
• Oversee QA program and COA documentation, plus customer complaint investigations.
• Assist EHS with environmental permits and certifications.
• Facilitate project prioritization including capital requests.
• Support maintenance staff and provide coverage for the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Participate in downtime maintenance and readiness planning and project management.
• Weekend coverage as required.
• Handle additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Process control knowledge

Product/technology development

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science or other engineering discipline

Tools

None

Job description

Ox Paperboard Illinois, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support and training to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity, and cost containment in the paper mill. The role emphasizes process control, instrumentation management, QA oversight, and environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will lead process enhancements, mentor teams, and coordinate with maintenance and EHS.