Process Engineering Manager

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO & floating holidays

Performance-based raises & bonuses

Training & development

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead process engineering across aluminum extrusion manufacturing, drive safety, quality and productivity improvements, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.

You will champion MES, data-driven decision making, and Lean Six Sigma projects while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Product Engineering to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within aluminum extrusion or similar metals/process environment.
• Comfort leading or mentoring a team, even if formal people-management experience is growing.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma & continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of die technology, SPC/DOE, process capability & industrial automation.
• Strong problem-solving with a collaborative mindset.
• Clear communication and project leadership from idea to impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering across billet preheating, extrusion, anodizing, fabrication & finishing.
• Optimize extrusion parameters to boost productivity and quality.
• Drive OEE, throughput, recovery & first-pass yield using Lean & Six Sigma.
• Lead Kaizen events & continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering & Sales on profiles and fabrication methods.
• Build and grow a team of Process Engineers & CI Specialists.
• Champion MES and data monitoring to modernize performance tracking.
• Partner with Quality to reduce scrap and warranty issues.
• Own annual productivity, cost and energy goals.
• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain & Commercial.
• Champion a strong safety culture and OSHA/environmental standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

DMAIC

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Data analytics

Industrial automation

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial experience

Tools

MES

Data acquisition systems

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 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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