About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and safety-conscious multi-site Engineering Manager to champion Westlake’s most ambitious growth plans. This role mandates a leader who thrives on turning big ideas into real, operational assets. This exciting role will lead all capital engineering projects within our profitable and growing siding and trim business. Leadership of a high-performing engineering team is integral to achieving success in this position. Responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum, including improvement of safe manufacturing operations, annual strategic planning, talent acquisition and development, rigorous capital investment evaluations, capacity augmentation, and bolstering operational reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Min 10 years of work experience in engineering roles
- Strong communication and persuasion skills working at all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated mastery of project management best practices, including planning, execution, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of capital project engineers to deliver complex, growth‑driven capital initiatives
- Strong data and analytical skills for business, science, and technical problems
- Detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problems
- Experience leading engineering at a plant level
- Ability to travel up to 50% in support 11 plants
- Incumbent must be able to travel.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of leadership preferred
- Six Sigma or Lean experience preferred
- Knowledge in equipment reliability preferred
Responsibilities
- Guide a team of engineers and cross‑functional partners through the full lifecycle of multiple capital projects, from concept through commissioning.
- Cultivate a safety-first culture within the engineering team, proactively identifying and mitigating risks in both engineering practices and equipment operation.
- Lead pivotal projects aimed at enhancing overall safety and environmental compliance in manufacturing.
- Ensure all initiatives align with and surpass Westlake, local, state, and federal regulations.
- Spearhead the development and empowerment of a dynamic, multinational engineering team spread across eleven manufacturing sites.
- Foster a culture of high performance, operational efficiency, productivity, and engineering excellence.
- Take charge of the multi-year capital planning for eleven siding and trim facilities, encompassing capital budgets, capacity expansions, and productivity enhancements.
- Ensure alignment with Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost targets, driving operational excellence.
- Provide steadfast leadership to manufacturing sites in engineering design, project planning, budgeting and risk management.
- Demonstrate adept project management and engineering practices to ensure the successful execution of projects, aligning with strategic goals, future growth projections, and customer demands.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering domain, driving the design and implementation of enhancements in manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the business.
Benefits
- Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
