JobsUSAProcess Engineer
Company : West Fraser Timber
Location : Lafayette, LA, 70595
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Industrial Engineering
Occupation : Process Engineer
Job Details
This position is intended to spend the majority of their time improving how equipment works, reducing waste and scrap, improving throughput, reducing cycle times and reducing human errors to a minimum. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsible for all aspects of process optimization to reduce variability and increase production while reducing costs.
Identify areas for process optimization improvement within the operation and implement the delivery of margin improvement (cost savings) results.
Train, teach and coach operators and other personnel with any current or future process aspects which may impact quality, cost or performance.
Implement and provide training in analytical problem solving techniques.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Specific skills and Qualities
Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform this role. These are the qualifications that are necessary for someone to be considered for the position. A reasonable accommodation may be allowed for some aspects of the role as determined by Human Resources.
Minimum qualifications include:
- University degree (B. Eng.) in a relevant discipline (Process/ Manufacturing/ Industrial/ Electrical/ Mechanical)
- Training and experience in relevant continuous process optimization techniques
- Ability to organize, plan and establish a routine of activities to ensure principle accountabilities are met
- Experience of delivering successful continuous process improvements
- Experience using data-based analytical troubleshooting techniques
- Proactive, questioning, 'get-it-done' attitude
- Basic engineering understanding of maintenance activities.
- Demonstrate ability to co-operate with leadership team, and operational and maintenance staff.
- Be committed and show high level of professionalism at all times
- Communication skills
- Excellent Project Management skills
- 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience (Wood industry preferred)
- Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office software
- Specialized knowledge or skills needed:
Decision Making: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Listening to operators is a key skill that is needed.
Working conditions
The incumbent will divide their time between an office setting and operational setting which may include, hot, cold, wet and humid conditions. The incumbent may be periodically required to work extended or varied hours in order to accomplish tasks. Exposure to noise, dirt, grease, water and sawdust is common.
Physical requirements
This position requires a high degree of physical mobility to include repetitious climbing of stairs, navigating catwalks, working at heights up to 130 feet above the ground, crawling, bending, stooping and reaching on a daily basis. Periodic lifting up to 30 lbs. is essential.
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us and APPLY at West Fraser:
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please .
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, and a drug screen test.
Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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