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WestRock Company Process Engineer in Jacksonville, Florida
OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY:
As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for managing technical projects aimed at product and process problem-solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. You will provide technical assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill\u2019s goals and objectives while driving continuous process improvement.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve operating efficiency and performance and minimize variation
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
Drive continuous process improvement within an operating area through the coordination and management of raw material and other process trials
Serve as the owner and subject matter expert for Process Book and PI Vision (the mill\u2019s software to view Distributed Control System equipment), ensuring that all data and documentation is accurate and up to date
Troubleshoot pump performance with a pump curve analysis to assess whether a pump is under designed, past life expectancy, worn out, or underperforming for various reasons
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 report, and perform daily troubleshooting of the process
Review and share best practices with peers in technical subject areas including computer software and systems
Regularly communicate process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor\u2019s degree in science or engineering; chemical engineering preferred
Must have 0 to 5 years of experience in a process engineering role
Experience with plant information systems and Minitab
Strong problem-solving and process-analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements
Possess effective communication skills to clearly convey process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable way
Proven track record of collaboration within cross functional teams
VBA and PI training is preferred
Work experience in the paper industry or similar industry through an internship or co-op is preferred
Keywords: Process Engineer, chemical engineer, chemical engineering, recycled paper, recycle mill, paper mill, paper science, paper machine, paper machines, kraft paper, containerboard, linerboard, liner, box board, paperboard, corrugated medium, medium paper, paper mill, paper
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.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
