Process Engineering Manager — Lean, Data-Driven Ops Leader

Oldcastlebuildingenvelope; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO & holidays

Bonuses potential

Training provided

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Texas seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead all process engineering across aluminum extrusion operations, driving safety, quality and productivity through data-driven improvements.

You will mentor a team of process engineers and technicians, champion MES and digital monitoring, partner with Operations, Quality and Commercial to meet plant objectives, and own annual efficiency and energy goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

SPC/DOE

Industrial automation

Problem solving

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Chemical/Industrial)

Tools

Die technology

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Texas seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead all process engineering across aluminum extrusion operations, driving safety, quality and productivity through data-driven improvements.

You will mentor a team of process engineers and technicians, champion MES and digital monitoring, partner with Operations, Quality and Commercial to meet plant objectives, and own annual efficiency and energy goals.