Process Improvement Engineer - Data-Driven Mill Operations

Smurfit Westrock; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced Technical Process Engineer to optimize mill processes and support safety, environmental, and quality goals. You will partner with Operations, Quality, and Environmental teams to drive improvements using data-driven methods.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, process analytics, and reliable reporting through PI System and Power BI in a manufacturing setting. A Bachelor's in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, or Operational Excellence programs is desired.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mill process performance data to identify opportunities for safety, quality, production, shipping, and environmental improvements.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and digital solutions.
• Conduct root cause analyses of process disruptions, quality issues, and losses.
• Develop action plans to achieve sustainable improvements and operational excellence.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements.
• Maintain PI System, Ekho, and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics; prepare technical reports for leadership.
• Assist with environmental compliance efforts related to water, energy, emissions, and waste.
• Maintain process documentation and SOPs; ensure changes are communicated organization-wide.

Skills

Process Optimization

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Safety Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Initiative

Accountability

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PI System

Ekho

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced Technical Process Engineer to optimize mill processes and support safety, environmental, and quality goals. You will partner with Operations, Quality, and Environmental teams to drive improvements using data-driven methods.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, process analytics, and reliable reporting through PI System and Power BI in a manufacturing setting. A Bachelor's in a related field is required.