Industrial Engineer

Boise Cascade•Oakdale, LA

About The Position

Responsible for in-house engineering feasibility studies, system trials, cost estimates, capital project planning, design, scheduling, and installations that optimize new and existing equipment. Responsible for all aspects of capital project management. Work closely with plant management and maintenance personnel to correct production issues and ensure operating efficiencies. Demonstrate adaptability and openness to change and ability to anticipate problems and provide innovative solutions through data-driven analytics. Maintain and gain relevant knowledge, keep abreast of industry standards, best practices, and technological advances that maximize operating efficiency. The incumbent’s role may focus on evaluating and improving plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, production output, and operating costs. May be responsible for environmental programs, permits, audits, and administration. May provide engineering oversight for the development of software programs and functionality. Communicate effectively in individual and group situations, adjusting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Read and interpret Computer Aided Design drawings and blueprints. Understand project management concepts, systems, and techniques. Be a participative and influential team player in achieving desired production outcomes and organizational goals. Ability to maintain sound judgment and stable performance under stress and/or opposition (e.g., time pressure, job ambiguity). Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. This is a developmental position designed to provide the individual with the technical aspects of the business or discipline and the environment to exercise the practical application of their education and experience. The incumbent will have the opportunity for exposure to various facets of the business and to develop an in-depth understanding of the operations/function at the region or plant level.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in engineering, wood products, or business.
Ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts.
Computer skills in many types of applications.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business, Engineering, or Wood Products (Natural Resources).
0-4 years of experience in a related job function.
Continuous manufacturing operation experience.
Knowledge of wood products.
Knowledge of continuous improvement tools, facilitation, troubleshooting, and process controls.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-house engineering feasibility studies, system trials, cost estimates, capital project planning, design, scheduling, and installations to optimize new and existing equipment.
Manage all aspects of capital projects.
Collaborate with plant management and maintenance personnel to resolve production issues and ensure operating efficiencies.
Anticipate problems and provide innovative solutions through data-driven analytics.
Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and technological advancements to maximize operating efficiency.
Evaluate and improve plant performance in safety, quality, production output, and operating costs.
Manage environmental programs, permits, audits, and administration (may be responsible).
Provide engineering oversight for the development of software programs and functionality (may be responsible).
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Read and interpret CAD drawings and blueprints.
Apply project management concepts, systems, and techniques.
Act as a participative and influential team player.
Maintain sound judgment and stable performance under stress.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.