Process Engineer II

Trex • Winchester, VA

13d • $90,000 - $120,000 • 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 Process Engineer to help us establish and maintain operating parameters for plant equipment, provide technical support to production, maintenance, and process teams, and oversee the proper functioning of manufacturing lines. As a Trex Process Engineer, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and procedures for wood/plastic composites, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to quality standards. This role is a key member of our Engineering team. Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs: We put people first We all operate on the same page We own it We are always tuned for success 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 an engineer with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, along with experience in manufacturing processes and procedures of wood/plastic composites and/or extrusion processes.
• We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment.
• At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for the function of plant equipment required in manufacturing wood/plastic composites.
• Establish and maintain the required operating parameters, based on observed data and best practices, with minimal supervision from the supervisor.
• Provide technical leadership to the Production Supervisors, Process Technicians, and maintenance team members to solve problems and optimize the operation of plant equipment.
• Assume responsibility for the proper operation of the manufacturing lines and coordinate the repair and replacement of these pieces of equipment as needed.
• Lead project and process development with weekly reports to the Process Engineering Manager.
• Pursue capital projects based on a cost-benefit analysis and the intended production impact.
• Work with the project team to completion.
• Work with other departments on capital projects or improvements, identify necessary resources, and follow up to assess the operational success of the installed equipment.
• Utilize Problem-solving expertise to address process, equipment, materials, quality, and EHS issues.
• Regularly lead teams using Continuous Improvement tools (fishbone, 5-why, etc.) to determine root cause, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Follow actions to closure.
• Presents findings from CI/Lean events to senior management.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide guidance, and lead teams on process improvement projects.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees