Production Engineer (Engineering)

Inland Empire Paper Company operating in Millwood Washington since 1911 strives to be the industry leading custom ground-wood paper supplier, through highly efficient production methods, first-in-class customer service, and market defining employee capabilities.

We seek a highly motivated individual to join our production staff and work with varying applications including process, manufacturing support, supervision, project management or other aspects of production to achieve mill goals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  (other duties may be assigned):

• Monitoring of paper machine and/or pulp mill performance;
  gather and analyze information for improvement in uptime and quality; work with
  paper machine and/or pulp mill teams to identify areas of development

• Continually monitor proper use and update as needed
  Standard Operating Procedures for production processes

• Work with all other departments to develop/upgrade
  processes to maximize capacity utilization, minimize cost and increase
  performance while maintaining environmental protection; research and assess
  potential technology improvements

• Facilitate development of knowledge and skills of
  employees and promote continuous improvement in efficiency, output and safety
  of plant

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Sciences, or related
  field
• Minimum 5 years field/plant work and supervisory experience
• Strong analytical skills to organize, interpret and draw
  conclusions from data
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with plant
  operations, maintenance and/or technical advisors to solve problems and execute
  solutions
• Above average organizational skills; project management skills
  including the ability to provide reports both verbal and written
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with distributed
  control systems a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills especially related to change
  management
• Knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing desired, but not required
• Schedule flexibility within 24/365 production environment
• Non-smoking, drug-free workplace

Inland Empire Paper Company upholds a proud tradition as a manufacturer of high quality newsprint and specialty paper products. We have continuously operated in Millwood, Washington since 1911– a fact attributed to our employees and their dedication to excellence. Today IEP supplies paper to over 120 customers throughout the western United States and produces over 530 tons of newsprint and specialty products every day.