Manager, Process Engineering - Little Rock, AR

Trex Company • Big Rock Township, AR

3h • Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You
join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

We are looking for a Manager, Process Engineering, to be accountable for process
stability, capability, and continuous improvement of extrusion-based
manufacturing operations. As a Trex Manager, Process Engineering, you will be
looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to serve as
the technical owner of the decking, reprocessing (recycling), and compounding
extrusion processes, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation while
maximizing throughput, yield, and product quality. This role is a key member of
our Engineering team.

Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs:

1. We put people first
2. We all operate on the same page
3. We own it
4. We are always tuned for success
5. We make dynamic decisions

It’s how we started and how we continue to lead the industry – finding
intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The
result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their
careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing
to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a
place you can call home.

Requirements

• We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, along with 8+ years of process engineering/project leadership experience.
• Experience in plant startup, commissioning, and equipment validation is also required.
• strong understanding of: Extrusion processes
• Bulk solids handling & material conveyance
• Quality control
• Materials knowledge (plastic composites)
• Statistical process control
• Recipe management
• Utilities infrastructure
• Contractor management

Nice To Haves

• previous experience as an Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture
• Own process performance for extrusion, compounding, material handling, and downstream systems
• Establish and maintain process windows, setpoints, and control strategies
• Drive reduction of process variability, scrap, and downtime
• Improve OEE through throughput, uptime, and yield improvements
• Lead process validation during startup and rate increases
• Transition of new or modified processes into stable production
• Optimize process temperature and pressure profiles
• Manage recycled content and feedstock variability impacts
• Partner with controls to improve PID loop performance
• Define KPIs and dashboards; leverage SPC and DOE
• Establish standard operating conditions and MOC processes
• Own process FMEAs and technical standards
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, CI, EHS, and Project Engineering.
• Act as a technical advisor during equipment modifications
• Lead and mentor process engineers
• Develop structured problem-solving capability
• Support and lead capital projects as needed
• Help develop a site-specific YoY capital plan
• Develop defensible scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk plans
• Drive strong vendor specifications and acceptance testing standards
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of 4 direct reports.

Benefits

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement, and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager