About the role
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
BP Canada is looking for a Wood Fiber Process Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of our wood fiber and composite panel production processes. This role ensures manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and cost effectiveness, while also driving innovation in raw material utilization and process technology. Working cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, and procurement, you will play a key role in delivering high-performance, sustainable building materials.
Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and optimize wood fiber and composite panel production processes to improve quality, performance, and efficiency.
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Lead raw material screening, qualification, and ongoing testing to evaluate suitability and performance.
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Conduct experiments and validation trials to introduce new fibers, resins, or alternate raw materials.
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Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to production and quality teams.
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Develop process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, and operator training guides.
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Collaborate with engineering teams to define process requirements for new equipment and capital projects.
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Mentor and train operations staff in wood fiber and panel processing best practices and safety standards.
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Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for process and product challenges.
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Lead and implement continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost reduction projects.
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Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
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IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Wood Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
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8-10+ years of experience in wood fiber processing, composite panel manufacturing, or related industries.
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5+ years' of experience as Process Engineer working in plants or working closely with plants
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Proven ability to work in a production environment and with other cross-functional business teams, building relationships and establishing support and consensus to drive projects forward.
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Strong knowledge of analytics and visualization tools such as Python, R, SQL, Excel (including PowerQuery, PowerPivot, and VBA) PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
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Strong technical knowledge of fiber behavior, resin systems, and process-to-product relationships.
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Proven ability to lead process improvement and innovation projects.
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Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and project management skills.
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Excellent communication and teamwork abilities across technical and operational functions.
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Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is considered an asset.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
What We Value
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Practical, hands-on expertise in wood fiber and composites.
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Curiosity and creativity in developing innovative solutions.
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Strong prioritization and analytical skills in complex environments.
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A commitment to integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.
Job Reference: CAN01634
About Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility and industrial markets. Developed through a continuous innovation process, our integrated solutions provide sustainability and performance in daily life, addressing the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry. In this way, we contribute to reducing carbon emissions, leveraging resource efficiency and increasing circularity.
Saint-Gobain believes in progress and seeks to be a game-changer that improves individual and collective health and wellness. We are convinced that the solutions that meet everyone’s essential needs and allow us to live better together, without jeopardizing future generations, are still to be invented.
Our commitment to reach this ambitious objective is guided by our shared purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 160,000 employees, located in 76 countries Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050
About the role
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
BP Canada is looking for a Wood Fiber Process Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of our wood fiber and composite panel production processes. This role ensures manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and cost effectiveness, while also driving innovation in raw material utilization and process technology. Working cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, and procurement, you will play a key role in delivering high-performance, sustainable building materials.
Responsibilities:
-
-
Design, develop, and optimize wood fiber and composite panel production processes to improve quality, performance, and efficiency.
-
Lead raw material screening, qualification, and ongoing testing to evaluate suitability and performance.
-
Conduct experiments and validation trials to introduce new fibers, resins, or alternate raw materials.
-
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to production and quality teams.
-
Develop process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, and operator training guides.
-
Collaborate with engineering teams to define process requirements for new equipment and capital projects.
-
Mentor and train operations staff in wood fiber and panel processing best practices and safety standards.
-
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for process and product challenges.
-
Lead and implement continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost reduction projects.
-
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
-
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree in Wood Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
-
8-10+ years of experience in wood fiber processing, composite panel manufacturing, or related industries.
-
5+ years' of experience as Process Engineer working in plants or working closely with plants
-
Proven ability to work in a production environment and with other cross-functional business teams, building relationships and establishing support and consensus to drive projects forward.
-
Strong knowledge of analytics and visualization tools such as Python, R, SQL, Excel (including PowerQuery, PowerPivot, and VBA) PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
-
Strong technical knowledge of fiber behavior, resin systems, and process-to-product relationships.
-
Proven ability to lead process improvement and innovation projects.
-
Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and project management skills.
-
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities across technical and operational functions.
-
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is considered an asset.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
What We Value
-
Practical, hands-on expertise in wood fiber and composites.
-
Curiosity and creativity in developing innovative solutions.
-
Strong prioritization and analytical skills in complex environments.
-
A commitment to integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.
Job Reference: CAN01634
About Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility and industrial markets. Developed through a continuous innovation process, our integrated solutions provide sustainability and performance in daily life, addressing the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry. In this way, we contribute to reducing carbon emissions, leveraging resource efficiency and increasing circularity.
Saint-Gobain believes in progress and seeks to be a game-changer that improves individual and collective health and wellness. We are convinced that the solutions that meet everyone’s essential needs and allow us to live better together, without jeopardizing future generations, are still to be invented.
Our commitment to reach this ambitious objective is guided by our shared purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 160,000 employees, located in 76 countries Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050