Process Engineering Manager

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Midway (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off & floating holidays

Bonuses & pay-for-performance

Job summary

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead all process engineering activities for our aluminum extrusion manufacturing operation. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, yield, energy efficiency and cost through process optimization and technology implementation.

You will provide technical leadership across extrusion, anodizing, fabrication and finishing, working with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Commercial and Product Engineering to meet business

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Track record in manufacturing engineering, ideally aluminium extrusion or similar metals environment.
• Comfort leading or mentoring a team, even if people-management experience is growing.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of die technology, SPC/DOE, process capability and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering across billet preheating, extrusion, anodizing, fabrication and finishing, shaping how we make product every day.
• Optimize extrusion parameters to boost productivity and quality.
• Drive OEE, throughput, recovery and first-pass yield using Lean & Six Sigma.
• Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects impacting safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Partner with Product Engineering & Sales on new profiles, alloys and fabrication methods from concept to launch.
• Build and grow a team of Process Engineers & Continuous Improvement Specialists.
• Champion MES and data acquisition to modernize performance tracking.
• Collaborate with Quality to reduce scrap and warranty issues and drive root-cause problem solving.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Materials Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Lean

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Die technology

SPC/DOE

Industrial automation

Job description

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projectshere .

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Process Engineering Manager leads all process engineering activities across the aluminum extrusion manufacturing operation, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, yield, energy efficiency & cost through process optimization, technology implementation & engineering excellence.

This role provides technical leadership for extrusion, anodizing, fabrication, finishing & material flow, partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Commercial & Product Engineering to achieve business objectives.

The Process Engineering Manager also develops & leads a team of process engineers & technicians, establishing best practices, standardized processes & data-driven decision making throughout the facility.

Job responsibilities include:

• Lead process engineering across billet preheating, extrusion, anodizing, fabrication & finishing, shaping how we make product every day.
• Optimize extrusion parameters (billet temp, ram speed, die temp, quench performance) to boost productivity & quality.
• Drive OEE, throughput, recovery & first-pass yield, using Lean & Six Sigma to knock down bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen events & continuous improvement projects that move the needle on safety, quality, delivery & cost.
• Partner with Product Engineering & Sales on new profiles, alloys & fabrication methods from concept to launch.
• Build, coach & grow a team of Process Engineers & Continuous Improvement Specialists.
• Champion MES, data acquisition & digital process monitoring to modernize how we track performance.
• Team up with Quality to cut scrap & warranty issues, leading root cause problem-solving (DMAIC, A3, 5 Why & more).
• Own annual productivity, cost & energy goals, shaping the engineering roadmap for the plant.
• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain & Commercial, and represent the process engineering voice with customers.
• Champion a strong safety culture, leading risk assessments & keeping us ahead of OSHA & environmental standards.

What We Are Looking For

We know great candidates come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you don’t check every box below, we’d still love to hear from you.

• A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in its place.
• A track record in manufacturing engineering, ideally within aluminum extrusion or a similar metals/process environment.
• Comfort leading or mentoring a team, even if formal people-management experience is still growing.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma & continuous improvement tools, and a genuine curiosity for making processes better.
• Working knowledge of die technology, SPC/DOE, process capability & industrial automation (don’t worry, we’ll fill any gaps together).
• Strong problem-solving instincts paired with a collaborative, can-do mindset.
• Clear communication skills & the drive to lead projects from idea to impact.

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitivebenefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.