About this opportunity
Roseburg Forest Products lists this Plant Engineer opportunity in roseburg, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Purpose
A Plant Engineer is responsible for all plant infrastructure including, but not limited to all mechanical, electrical and control systems. To design and implement manufacturing technology to automate production processes and equipment. To direct production equipment improvements, modifications and improvements plant wide for all systems. This position reports to the plant manager with a dotted line to one of the corporate engineering managers.
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Key Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and bottom line results of all plant/process improvements within mechanical/electrical and controls of plant operations
Leading and directing of all projects plant side including the scoping, approving and execution though commissioning and implementation of all additions and changes
Lead, direct and supervise all engineering efforts for the entire plant site
Manage the installation of automation while ensuring safety, and validating the automated system for adherence to requirements and intended system operation
Interact with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability
Develop and direct automation for safety and quality improvement initiatives plant wide
Manage large capital project or multiple small capital projects concurrently with bottom line responsibility for budget and project results
Manage the budget for a large capital project or multiple small capital projects and proactively identify opportunities to reduce the overall project cost
Design and implement modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment needed to improve operational efficiencies
Compose Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) for new or upgraded utility systems, compounding processes, and packaging equipment
Generate and revise standard operating procedures
Lead manufacturing non-conformance investigations and apply good engineering practices to reduce the risk of repeat non-conformances
Implement corrective and preventative actions to improve manufacturing’s operational efficiencies
Perform risk assessment and risk mitigation activities using systematic tools
Lead, develop, specify and direct the implementation of new technologies to enhance the plants capability in control systems
Provide direction for training and knowledge sharing with team members to strengthen department skill set
Lead the capital planning for control systems replacement/upgrades
Responsible for selecting, leading and directing all outside engineering and contract resources necessary for process changes, project development and execution
Responsible for monthly report status to corporate engineering director of all plant wide projects and improvement progress
Directly responsible for leading the annual CAPEX process as well as 5-year CAPEX planning.
Participate and report out in annual engineering services summit. Also participate and lead portions of the quarterly engineering services meetings
Direct responsibility for personal advancement with leading one’s own personal development plan with reporting and review with the associated business engineering manager in engineering services
Model Company values
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, industrial, Computer Science)
EIT or ability to achieve an EIT certificate within the first 2 years. Working toward achieving a professional engineer’s license within 5 years
Adept skills with AutoCAD or similar CAD design software
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment
Experience with Word, excel and Macros within excel
Robotics experience including direct participation and/or leading a team of executing robotics solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science)
Fifteen (15) + years’ experience
Experience with automation programming such as Rockwell PLC’s
Ability to read and create logic and flow diagrams
Adept experience with 3D CAD such as Inventor or similar
Professional engineer
Exposure to highly automated/technical equipment in a manufacturing environment
Experience with complex multi-axis robotics solutions including AI (artificial intelligence and self direction)
Prior experience in wood products
Prior manufacturing experience in 24/7 operations
Adept with programming languages (Visual Basic, Java, Python, C++)
Experience with machine vision control systems
SQL database, historian design, configuration, setup, and maintenance
EtherNet experience and general networking knowledge
General Requirements
Travel of 5-15%
About Roseburg Forest Products
Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.
At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you’ll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.
Learn more about who we are and what we do at at Roseburg
Roseburg offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members and their families. xhqgsiq Key benefits include:
Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
Wellness programs and incentives , including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Company matchfor charitable contributions
Education assistance and professional development support
Financial and retirement counseling
Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS
Worksite address
roseburg, OR, 97470, US
Who can apply
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