PVC Process Engineer: Lead Plant Optimization & Quality

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

4% 401k match + 3% employer contrib.

Quarterly incentive plan up to 8%

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a major PVC pipe and fittings manufacturer, seeks a Process Engineer to lead plant output optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive data analysis, SOP development, and capital project support in a hands-on manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime, improving quality, and implementing cost reduction through equipment and process enhancements, collaborating with plant leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering with manufacturing experience.
• Experience in high-volume, continuous manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of PVC processing and extrusion is highly desired.
• Fundamental understanding of OT networks and industrial automation is desired.
• CI skills and expertise to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing program for plant output optimization and scrap reduction.
• Develop and maintain SOPs/SOC for new products and systems.
• Analyze data on scrap, downtime, line rates, and material usage to drive decisions.
• Reduce process variation to ensure product quality and comply with standards.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through material and process improvements.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, 5S/6S and related tools to improve operations.
• Develop work cell layouts to optimize material flow and 5S/visual management.
• Scope and implement new equipment with project plans and timelines.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

DOE

FMEA

Six Sigma

Automation controls

Job description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a major PVC pipe and fittings manufacturer, seeks a Process Engineer to lead plant output optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive data analysis, SOP development, and capital project support in a hands-on manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime, improving quality, and implementing cost reduction through equipment and process enhancements, collaborating with plant leadership.