Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean & CI Leader

Westlake Chemical; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Leola, PA, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead daily plant operations, optimize production, reduce downtime and scrap, and support capital projects. You will develop procedures, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement actions across the facility.

You will implement lean and Six Sigma tools, manage standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Science Engineering with 3–10 years of manufacturing experience.
• High-volume, continuous manufacturing environment experience.
• Experience in HSE regulatory compliance/engineering required.
• Experience in PVC processing and extrusion highly desired.
• Fundamental understanding of OT networks, industrial controls and automation highly desired.
• Process/Manufacturing Engineering and CI skills and expertise.
• A results-oriented problem solver with an analytical approach.
• Excellent verbal & written communication.
• A hands-on individual with the ability drive results through others.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and knowledge of DOE preferred.
• Must be able to work Mon - Fri, 6:30am - 4pm; commute daily to Leola, PA (onsite).
• Willingness to travel 1-4 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct technical activities to solve problems across the facility.
• Develop & maintain process guidelines (SOP/SOC) and training for new products and systems.
• Conduct data analysis of scrap, downtime, line rates, and material usage; prepare charts and reports.
• Reduce process variation to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to standards.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through materials, product, and process improvements.
• Facilitate improvement sessions and action plans for WCI and PIP.
• Identify opportunities to reduce utilities, cycle times, scrap, downtime, and labor.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, 5S/6S, TPM, Kaizen, VSM, DOEs, FMEAs, and other CI tools.
• Update manufacturing standards after performance improvements.
• Develop work cell layouts to optimize material flow and support 5S/visual management.
• Initiate new equipment/technologies with scope definitions, RFQ docs, and timelines.

Skills

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Science Engineering

Tools

DOE knowledge

PLC programming

OT networks

Job description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Leola, PA, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead daily plant operations, optimize production, reduce downtime and scrap, and support capital projects. You will develop procedures, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement actions across the facility.

You will implement lean and Six Sigma tools, manage standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.