Process Engineer II

Trex; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Education

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Trex is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operations at our Arkansas Plant. You will develop and implement key processes for manufacturing wood/plastic composites, providing technical leadership while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant experience in manufacturing processes. This full-time role offers competitive salaries and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and procedures of wood/plastic composites.
• Previous experience as an Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee proper functioning of manufacturing lines.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for plant equipment.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing processes

Technical leadership

Problem-solving expertise

Continuous Improvement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Locations

Arkansas Plant
6401 Thibault Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROCE003905

Description

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

We are looking for a Process Engineer to help us establish and maintain operating parameters for plant equipment, provide technical support to production, maintenance, and process teams, and oversee the proper functioning of manufacturing lines. As a Trex Process Engineer, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and procedures for wood/plastic composites, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to quality standards. This role is a key member of our Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for the function of plant equipment required in manufacturing wood/plastic composites. Establish and maintain the required operating parameters, based on observed data and best practices, with minimal supervision from the supervisor.
• Provide technical leadership to the Production Supervisors, Process Technicians, and maintenance team members to solve problems and optimize the operation of plant equipment.
• Assume responsibility for the proper operation of the manufacturing lines and coordinate the repair and replacement of these pieces of equipment as needed.
• Lead project and process development with weekly reports to the Process Engineering Manager.
• Pursue capital projects based on a cost-benefit analysis and the intended production impact. Work with the project team to completion.
• Work with other departments on capital projects or improvements, identify necessary resources, and follow up to assess the operational success of the installed equipment.
• Utilize Problem-solving expertise to address process, equipment, materials, quality, and EHS issues.
• Regularly lead teams using Continuous Improvement tools (fishbone, 5-why, etc.) to determine root cause, corrective actions, and preventive measures. Follow actions to closure.
• Present findings from CI/Lean events to senior management.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide guidance, and lead teams on process improvement projects.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Experience

We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, along with experience in manufacturing processes and procedures of wood/plastic composites and/or extrusion processes. Years of experience requirements are listed below. We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as an Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineer.

• Process Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment.
  • Candidates with an Associate's degree, along with 7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment, will be considered.
• Process Engineer III: Bachelor’s degree plus at least 8 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment.
  • Candidates with an Associate’s degree, along with 10 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment, will be considered.

Salary

• Process Engineer II: Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually.
• Process Engineer III: Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 annually.

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

Benefits & Perks

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement, and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance, both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the world’s No. 1 decking brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

E-VERIFY

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.