Process Engineering Manager

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Midway (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Performance-based pay

Training & development

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead all process engineering activities across aluminum extrusion operations, driving safety, quality, productivity, and energy efficiency through optimization and technology implementation.

You will develop and lead a team of engineers and technicians, collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Commercial & Product Engineering, and manage data‑driven decision making to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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) to boost productivity and quality.
• Drive OEE, throughput, recovery & first-pass yield using Lean & Six Sigma to reduce bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen events & CI projects to improve safety, quality, delivery & cost.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering & Sales on new profiles and fabrication methods from concept to launch.
• Build, coach and grow a team of Process Engineers & CI Specialists.
• Champion MES, data acquisition & digital monitoring to modernize performance tracking.
• Work with Quality to cut scrap and warranty issues via root-cause analysis (DMAIC, A3, 5 Why).

Skills

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

SPC/DOE

Industrial automation

Die technology

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Industrial Eng degree or equivalent

Tools

MES

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 projects here.

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 OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits 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

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