WestRock

Location: Longview, WA

Degree: BS in BSE or Chemical Engineering

The Process Engineer drives the implementation of Continuous Improvement by developing and leading projects aimed at reducing overall production costs, optimizing production processes, and improving product quality.

  • Optimize existing processes and assist in the development of new processes to lower cost and improve quality.
  • Provide technical support to Operations by troubleshooting quality and operational problems.
  • Investigate problems within existing systems utilizing analytical abilities and implementing recommendations for improvement.
  • Learn and utilize continuous improvement methodologies (e.g.Lean Six Sigma) to lead projects with excellence as well as holding supporting roles in others’ projects.
  • Assists project engineers and managers in the planning, development, and implementation of capital projects.
  • Utilizes a proactive approach and project skills to develop solutions to short- and long-term issues.
  • Leads troubleshooting efforts of systems and processes.

Email Michael Roberts (marob@uw.edu) for more information.

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