Process Engineering Manager at Oldcastlebuildingenvelope — Terrell, TX

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# 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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