Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building a better foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement. Job Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Senior Process Engineer will be responsible to develop and write all SOPs, maintain and track all quality and process concerns on Fast Response Board, work with Quality supervisor to standardize quality inspections, work with Maintenance supervisor to reduce power and water usage, investigate continuous improvement opportunities across all processes, work with supervisor in all departments to bring about process improvements resulting in cost savings. Job Responsibilities: Lead cost reduction initiatives through materials, product and process improvements. Plan and perform manufacturing trials to evaluate new product design, materials and formulations. Coordinate product sampling, testing and certification requirements. Develop & maintain process guidelines (SOP/SOC) and training programs for the integration of new products and systems. Identify opportunities and provide technical support to manufacturing for the improvement of product quality, process efficiencies and manufacturing costs. Guide and Train other on process improvement success Other duties as required Job Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Education: Post Secondary degree (Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering). Experience: 10 years of manufacturing work experience. Skills: Knowledge of plastics extrusion preferably in rigid PVC preferred. Strong Product Development & Process Engineering skills and expertise. A results oriented problem solver with an analytical approach. Excellent verbal & written communication. A hands-on individual with superior people skills. Six sigma green/black belt and knowledge of DOE an asset. Proven track record of process change management, change implementation and transformation Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com
