Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Direct Hire

Location: Opelika, AL

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7a–4p/8a–5p (Additional hours or days may be required during shutdowns)

Compensation: $86,000–$100,000 base salary + 15% annual bonus

Possible relocation

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Process Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a manufacturing leader in Opelika, AL. This role combines hands-on shop floor process improvement with long-term capital project involvement, offering the opportunity to directly impact equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and plant performance.

The Process Engineer will become a leader of assigned processes and equipment, using data-driven insights to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze safety, production, and maintenance processes to identify margin and efficiency improvements
• Review OEM processes and make recommendations regarding requirements and standard work procedures
• Monitor production, quality control systems, and operational reports to identify process issues and trends
• Recommend and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and reliability
• Mentor assigned personnel to build leadership and team effectiveness
• Communicate effectively across teams to ensure alignment and minimize miscommunication
• Coordinate with senior staff on personnel, safety, finance, and purchasing initiatives
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by the Engineering Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university required (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree highly preferred).
• 2–3 years of manufacturing experience required; lumber or wood products experience preferred, with consideration given to heavy industrial or paper mill backgrounds.
• Strong computer proficiency with experience in Microsoft Office, Maximo, and Power BI.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze data and recommend informed operational decisions.
• Understanding methods to improve efficiency, reliability, and margins, including recognizing how training and standardization improve production and efficiency.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits & Perks:

• Benefits effective Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and development
• Strong culture of promotion from within
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.