RST Process Engineer (Paper Manufacturing) - Cherokee, AL

MissionHires; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Annual bonus opportunity

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Process Engineer-level candidate to own and optimize paper machine processes, lead troubleshooting, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives in Cherokee, AL. The role focuses on improving productivity, quality, waste reduction, and safety, while training operators and technicians in standardized workflows.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, with experience or co-op exposure to manufacturing, and strong skills in statistics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial) or related field.
• 0+ years in manufacturing; co-op/internship accepted.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Statistics knowledge as applied to process control.
• Advanced structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of daily operating results.
• Develop and train troubleshooting skills among manufacturing professionals.
• Drive standardized work practices and structured troubleshooting within operations teams.
• Control process settings and train operators on their use.
• Lead continuous-improvement projects to boost productivity, quality, and safety.
• Provide day-to-day operational training and technical support to technicians.
• Support development and implementation of process control systems.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to ensure standardized control formats.
• Uphold core values in all endeavors.
• Perform other essential responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Facilitation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

This position is located in Cherokee, AL. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Why This Role Matters

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.

How You'll Contribute

• 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.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 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.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates