Process Engineer
Domtar

Description

Process Engineer

JobSummary:

Thisrole's primaryresponsibilities include promoting safety, quality improvements, new product development, process optimization, and cost reductionwhile supporting a high-performance work system.Utilization ofcontinuous improvement methodologies is essential in this role for problem solving and execution of process improvements.

Keyresponsibilities:

Safety

• Identify opportunities to improve safety culture and performance.

• Be a safety advocate, lead by example, lead with courage

• Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database, and provide follow-up

Process Optimization

• Identify cost reduction and reliability improvement projects and work with teamsto achieve results

Quality

• Work with management and operational work teams to utilize the human performance improvement (HPI) process,identifyingroot-cause of off-quality events and drivepermanent solutions

• Organize and track solutions.

ContinuousImprovement

• Utilize lean tools (6 Sigma,DMAIC,FMEA, etc.) toassist withleadingteam efforts to identify continuous improvement projects

• May be required to fill in as teamleader

Suppliers /ExternalTechnical Resources

• Interface withexternaltechnical resources and suppliers to initiate cost reduction, quality enhancement, and process improvement trials.

RequiredQualifications/Professional ExperiencesYears of Experience/Education/Certifications:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering,Paper Science, or related field froman accredited university

• Minimum two (2) years experience demonstrating process troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications/Professional Experiences/Years of Experience:

• A proven high-level of troubleshooting skills - analytical, critical thinking and problem solving

• Advanced experience, knowledge and understanding of safe work practices

• Experience identifying process changes and improvements

• Ability to prioritize,makesound decisions,and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments and individuals (internal and external)

• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to multi-task

• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Results focused and detail-oriented

• Excellent computer skills - working knowledge of SAP would be an asset

Critical Competencies for Success(Leadership,Technical, Innovation and Work Complexity):

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within themillas well as suppliers / external technical resources

• Ability to prioritize time and multi-task

• Good working knowledge of mill operations

• Excellent computer skills

• Ability to use HPI tools

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and related tools

• Interpretation and application of a collective bargaining agreement

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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