Process Engineer

Willbanks Metals•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

About Willbanks Metals, Inc. Willbanks Metals, Inc. (WMI) is one of the most diverse steel service centers in the Southwest United States, serving customers for over 50 years. Known for superior service and unmatched integrity, our family-owned and operated business focuses on respect and reliability toward employees, customers, and suppliers. WMI fills large-scale steel distribution and fabrication needs, providing an array of products and services that other suppliers cannot match. We are currently investing in an enterprise-wide operational transformation, applying data systems and process discipline to modernize how we manage logistics, production, and inventory across our facilities. Role Summary This is a high-impact role at the center of WMI's operational transformation. The Process Engineer will design and optimize production and logistics processes, establish process controls, and lead continuous improvement across our operations. You will partner directly with Operations, Fabrication, Distribution, Maintenance, Quality , and Sales leadership to drive measurable gains in throughput, safety, and cost. This role is ideal for someone who is equally comfortable on the shop floor and in front of data, who understands that sustainable improvement requires both disciplined process design and strong relationships with the people doing the work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Demonstrated experience in process design and process control within manufacturing; steel or heavy fabrication experience is a plus.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with statistical methods and basic SPC.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities; hands-on approach on the shop floor.
Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to influence without authority and train operators/supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Lean/6S, value-stream mapping, and time/capacity studies.
Experience introducing new equipment or processes, including trials and PFMEA/Control Plan development.
Understanding of steel service center/fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, material handling).

Responsibilities

Analyze current-state processes and develop future-state workflows to improve throughput, safety, and quality.
Design and implement process controls, standard work, and visual management to reduce variation and waste.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives (5S/Lean/Kaizen), including data collection, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Troubleshoot bottlenecks and equipment/process issues in partnership with Maintenance and Production leaders.
Build time studies and capacity models; recommend staffing, tooling, and layout changes to achieve takt/throughput targets.
Partner with operational technology and data systems teams to validate process data, support system requirements, and translate floor-level observations into actionable improvements.
Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training materials; coach operators/supervisors on new standards.
Partner with Quality to support audit readiness and adherence to applicable codes and customer requirements.
Track results (OEE, scrap/rework, yield, cycle time) and present progress to plant leadership.