Manager, Process Engineering
The Lumber ManufactorySustainable Lumber company
Seattlehq$170K - $220KManager
Slow Ventures
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of mill operations.
- •The Lumber Manufactory is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of mill operations across our sawmill, planer mill, and engineered wood facilities.
- •Key Responsibilities Design and optimize material flow from log intake through finished goods Develop and maintain mill layouts for sawmills, planer mills, panel plants, or engineered wood facilities Determine primary and secondary breakdown equipment requirements including headrigs, frame saws, gang saws, and define optimal sequencing to maximize recovery and throughput Evaluate and specify automation and optimization systems such as scanning and optimization technology (log, cant, and lumber optimizers), PLC-controlled sort systems, and automated stacking and strapping lines Lead line balancing and bottleneck analysis across the mill, from the log deck and debarker through the green chain, kiln scheduling, dry mill, and shipping, ensuring equipment utilization is matched to production targets Requirements Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline 8+ years of process or industrial engineering experience in wood products manufacturing (sawmill, planer mill, OSB, LVL, plywood, MDF, or similar environments) Working knowledge of primary and secondary wood breakdown processes, including log merchandising, sawing patterns, kerf and recovery optimization, surfacing, and grading Hands-on experience with mill layout design and material flow planning, including green end and dry end configurations, lumber handling systems, and sort/stacker integration; proficiency in layout tools such as AutoCAD Familiarity with scanning and optimization systems and how optimizer settings translate to recovery and grade yield outcomes
Benefits & perks
100% employer-paid health coverage, 100% employer-paid life insurance, Paid time off, Company holidays