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Process Engineer
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WestRock Company .
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber‑based packaging forward.
Position:
Process Engineer.
Job Code:
MEPEP1 + Eng I, Process Eng.
Location:
Delaware Water Gap, PA.
Opportunity The Process Engineer is responsible for managing technical projects aimed at product and process problem‑solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Process Engineers provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill’s goals and objectives while driving continuous process improvement.
Major Job Responsibilities Business Excellence
Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve operating efficiency and performance and minimize variation
Perform daily checks of production output and contributing factors
Partner with operations, E&I, and Process Control Engineers to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each step
Provide operators, other managers, and salaried employees with analytical support and problem‑solving related to operating processes
Drive continuous process improvement within an operating area through the coordination and management of process trials
Translate production efficiencies and reduced variances to revenues and costs
Use material balances to identify process problems with transmitters and other equipment
Serve as the owner and subject matter expert for Process Book (the mill’s software to view Distributed Control System equipment), ensuring that all data and documentation is accurate and up to date
Develop PI pages to capture insight into processes and equipment, including the creation of new PI tags (e.g. flow, pressure, temperature, and mode on the equipment)
Track and analyze data related to any trials, changes and continual production information to inform recommendations and decisions
Gather and cleanse production and process data and perform statistical/analytical tests to uncover important variables and their impacts
Generate production reporting, create process monitoring reports, and perform daily troubleshooting of the process
People and Culture
Review and share best practices with peers in technical subject areas including computer software and systems (PI Vision/Process Book, Excel, quality data tracker)
Support the area operations management with daily production reporting
Regularly communicate process‑related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
Deliver presentations to operations team and leadership providing an executive‑level summary of Process Excellence projects
Could be responsible for vacation coverage for Shift Supervisors
Critical Skills / Capabilities
Analytical: Logically processes information to produce insights in a consumable format; aggregates, cleanses, and disseminates data in structured formats to support better business decisions and improved performance; process‑analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements
Process‑Oriented: Plans, designs, manages processes while focusing on refining and improving to increase efficiency and effectiveness; understands process inputs, activities, outputs, roles and sequencing
Problem‑Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach
Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non‑verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively; can clearly convey process‑related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
Interpersonal: Can relate to and communicate effectively with others to build rapport and relationships
Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives
Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines
Growth and Results Oriented: Demonstrates an interest, willingness and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity
Technical Skills
Proficient computer skills including experience with the following systems and applications:
Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
OSISoft PI Platforms or other data management systems
Work Environment
Time split between office and operating floor – 4+ hours in operating environment (nonclimate controlled conditions)
Experience / Education
Required: 0-2 years of experience in a process engineering role
Preferred: Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry through an internship or co‑op
Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering; paper science & engineering or chemical engineering preferred
Preferred: PI Training
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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Process Engineer
role at
WestRock Company .
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber‑based packaging forward.
Position:
Process Engineer.
Job Code:
MEPEP1 + Eng I, Process Eng.
Location:
Delaware Water Gap, PA.
Opportunity The Process Engineer is responsible for managing technical projects aimed at product and process problem‑solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. Process Engineers provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill’s goals and objectives while driving continuous process improvement.
Major Job Responsibilities Business Excellence
Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve operating efficiency and performance and minimize variation
Perform daily checks of production output and contributing factors
Partner with operations, E&I, and Process Control Engineers to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each step
Provide operators, other managers, and salaried employees with analytical support and problem‑solving related to operating processes
Drive continuous process improvement within an operating area through the coordination and management of process trials
Translate production efficiencies and reduced variances to revenues and costs
Use material balances to identify process problems with transmitters and other equipment
Serve as the owner and subject matter expert for Process Book (the mill’s software to view Distributed Control System equipment), ensuring that all data and documentation is accurate and up to date
Develop PI pages to capture insight into processes and equipment, including the creation of new PI tags (e.g. flow, pressure, temperature, and mode on the equipment)
Track and analyze data related to any trials, changes and continual production information to inform recommendations and decisions
Gather and cleanse production and process data and perform statistical/analytical tests to uncover important variables and their impacts
Generate production reporting, create process monitoring reports, and perform daily troubleshooting of the process
People and Culture
Review and share best practices with peers in technical subject areas including computer software and systems (PI Vision/Process Book, Excel, quality data tracker)
Support the area operations management with daily production reporting
Regularly communicate process‑related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
Deliver presentations to operations team and leadership providing an executive‑level summary of Process Excellence projects
Could be responsible for vacation coverage for Shift Supervisors
Critical Skills / Capabilities
Analytical: Logically processes information to produce insights in a consumable format; aggregates, cleanses, and disseminates data in structured formats to support better business decisions and improved performance; process‑analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements
Process‑Oriented: Plans, designs, manages processes while focusing on refining and improving to increase efficiency and effectiveness; understands process inputs, activities, outputs, roles and sequencing
Problem‑Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach
Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non‑verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively; can clearly convey process‑related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
Interpersonal: Can relate to and communicate effectively with others to build rapport and relationships
Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives
Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines
Growth and Results Oriented: Demonstrates an interest, willingness and drive to learn new things; seeks to understand concepts, processes, and ideas within area of functional expertise; naturally inquisitive; sets meaningful goals for personal work productivity
Technical Skills
Proficient computer skills including experience with the following systems and applications:
Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
OSISoft PI Platforms or other data management systems
Work Environment
Time split between office and operating floor – 4+ hours in operating environment (nonclimate controlled conditions)
Experience / Education
Required: 0-2 years of experience in a process engineering role
Preferred: Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry through an internship or co‑op
Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering; paper science & engineering or chemical engineering preferred
Preferred: PI Training
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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