Job Title:  Engineer, Process

Job Title

Process Engineer                                            

Division or Business Unit

Paper & Board

Department or Function

Operations

Country of Job Location

Pine Bluff, AR - USA

Job Description

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing industrial manufacturing processes to ensure efficient operations by analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to maximize output and minimize waste while adhering to safety and quality standards; they often work with other teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain process documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean manufacturing, Strong, independent decision-making skills to drive projects with minimal oversight, and strong intrapersonal skills to develop project ‘buy-in’.

1. Technical & Process Optimization

• Conduct workflow studies to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Initiate and oversee process improvement projects to enhance productivity and eliminate waste.
• Develop standardized work procedures and staffing plans in conjunction with department managers in line with ISO 9001/14001 standards.

2. Capital Project Management & Execution

• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and milestones.
• Oversee contractor bidding, selection, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor project progress against budget, schedule, and safety requirements.

3. Data-Driven Decision Making & System Development

• Implement systems for data gathering, validation, and trend analysis.
• Identify early failure indicators and recommend preventive actions.
• Provide structured reporting on project progress and operational performance.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Best Practice Implementation

• Maintain communication with contractors and suppliers for compliance and technical advancements.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing through internal and external networks.
• Drive adoption of best practices across the site.

Qualification Profile

• Education

• Experience

• Skills

Experience

• 3+ Years in manufacturing, or related field

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Skills

• High level of leadership skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Possess advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills required.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends

Application to

• Name, Title
• Email
• Phone

• Tashayla Collins, Talent Acquisition Specialist
• tashayla.collins@flintgrp.com
• 717.309.4435