RST Process Engineer - Cherokee, Alabama

MissionHires; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Annual bonus

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

MissionHires seeks a Process Engineer to own and optimize paper machine processes and control systems, building troubleshooting capability across operations and leading continuous-improvement initiatives to boost productivity, quality, waste reduction, and safety.

Responsibilities include developing troubleshooting skills, standardizing work practices, training operators, and collaborating with engineers to implement process controls that improve quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field as listed.
• 0+ years manufacturing experience; co-ops accepted.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of daily operating results.
• Own and develop troubleshooting skills among manufacturing professionals.
• Drive structured troubleshooting and standardized work within operations.
• Develop and standardize process settings; train operators on their use.
• Identify and lead continuous-improvement projects to boost productivity, quality, and safety.
• Provide day-to-day operational training and technical support to technicians.
• Develop and implement process control systems aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with other Process Engineers to standardize control formats.
• Uphold core values in all activities.
• Perform other essential responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Own and optimize paper machine processes and process control systems, building troubleshooting capability across operations while leading continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen productivity, quality, waste reduction, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Support achievement of daily operating results.
• Own and manage the development of troubleshooting skills among manufacturing professionals.
• Develop, train, and drive a structured approach to troubleshooting and standardized work practices within operations teams.
• Develop, standardize, monitor, and control process settings; train operators on their use.
• Identify, lead, and support continuous-improvement projects that improve long-term line productivity, quality, and safety; help ensure projects are properly prioritized.
• Provide day-to-day operational training and technical support to technicians.
• Support the development and implementation of process control systems that improve quality, production, and safety results while aligning with long-term organizational needs and goals.
• Partner with other Process Engineers to ensure standardized control formats.
• Practice, model, and uphold core values in all endeavors.
• Perform other essential responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field

• 0+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; co-op and internship experience is accepted.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Working knowledge of statistics as applied to process control.

• Advanced structured problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and perform varied duties with minimal direct supervision.

• Demonstrated technical learning agility, drive for results, sound judgment in ambiguity, and an approachable working style.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Opportunities for career advancement