Industrial Engineer

Boise Cascade Company•Oakdale, LA

88d

About The Position

This developmental position provides an opportunity to apply technical education and experience in a plant environment and build broad knowledge of the business and its operations. The role may provide exposure to safety, manufacturing processes and products, supervision, human resources, process improvement, engineering, finance, and special projects. Work is performed with supervisor guidance and routine review, and decisions are limited to the immediate scope of work. The Industrial Engineer conducts engineering feasibility studies, system trials, cost estimates, and capital project planning, design, scheduling, and installations to optimize new and existing equipment. The role manages all aspects of capital projects and works with plant management and maintenance personnel to address production issues and improve operating efficiency. Depending on the assignment, the position may focus on plant safety, quality, production output, and operating costs; environmental programs, permits, audits, and administration; or engineering oversight of software development and functionality.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree required; engineering, wood products, or business preferred.
Ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts.
Computer skills across multiple types of applications.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to read and interpret computer-aided design drawings and blueprints.
Understanding of project management concepts, systems, and techniques.
Ability to maintain sound judgment and stable performance under stress or opposition.

Nice To Haves

Degree in business, engineering, or wood products (natural resources).
Between 0 and 4 years of experience in a related job function.
Experience in continuous manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of wood products.
Knowledge of continuous improvement tools, facilitation, troubleshooting, and process controls.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-house engineering feasibility studies, system trials, and cost estimates.
Plan, design, schedule, and install capital projects to optimize new and existing equipment.
Manage all aspects of capital projects.
Work with plant management and maintenance personnel to correct production issues and ensure operating efficiencies.
Use data-driven analysis to anticipate problems and develop innovative solutions.
Keep current with relevant industry standards, best practices, and technological advances that maximize operating efficiency.
Evaluate and improve plant performance in safety, quality, production output, and operating costs, as applicable.
Administer environmental programs, permits, and audits, as applicable.
Provide engineering oversight for development of software programs and functionality, as applicable.
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups, adapting language or terminology to audience needs.
Read and interpret computer-aided design drawings and blueprints.
Apply project management concepts, systems, and techniques.
Contribute as a participative and influential team member to production outcomes and organizational goals.
Maintain sound judgment and stable performance under stress or opposition, including time pressure and job ambiguity.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.