Process Engineer

Willbanks Metals, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Visibility to plant leadership

Flexibility for production support

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize production and logistics processes. This role involves analyzing current workflows, implementing process controls, and leading improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position requires collaboration with various operational teams to drive results in throughput, safety, and efficiency, with opportunities for visibility to plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience in process design, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on problem-solving methodology in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workflows to enhance throughput and safety.
• Design process controls and standard work to minimize waste.
• Lead continuous-improvement programs across operations.
• Troubleshoot process issues in collaboration with maintenance teams.

Skills

Process design and control

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Role Summary

This is a high-impact role at the center of WMI's operational transformation. The Process Engineer will design and optimize production and logistics processes, establish process controls, and lead continuous improvement across our operations. You will partner directly with Operations, Fabrication, Distribution, Maintenance, Quality, and Sales leadership to drive measurable gains in throughput, safety, and cost. This role is ideal for someone who is equally comfortable on the shop floor and in front of data, who understands that sustainable improvement requires both disciplined process design and strong relationships with the people doing the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current-state processes and develop future-state workflows to improve throughput, safety, and quality.
• Design and implement process controls, standard work, and visual management to reduce variation and waste.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives (5S/Lean/Kaizen), including data collection, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks and equipment/process issues in partnership with Maintenance and Production leaders.
• Build time studies and capacity models; recommend staffing, tooling, and layout changes to achieve takt/throughput targets.
• Partner with operational technology and data systems teams to validate process data, support system requirements, and translate floor-level observations into actionable improvements.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training materials; coach operators/supervisors on new standards.
• Partner with Quality to support audit readiness and adherence to applicable codes and customer requirements.
• Track results (OEE, scrap/rework, yield, cycle time) and present progress to plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience in process design and process control within manufacturing; steel or heavy fabrication experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with statistical methods and basic SPC.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities; hands-on approach on the shop floor.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to influence without authority and train operators/supervisors.

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to Lean/6S, value-stream mapping, and time/capacity studies.
• Experience introducing new equipment or processes, including trials and PFMEA/Control Plan development.
• Understanding of steel service center/fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, material handling).

What We Offer

• Impact role with visibility to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A culture built on respect, reliability, and long-term customer relationships.

Location & Schedule

Fort Worth, TX (on-site). Standard plant schedule with flexibility for production support as needed.