PVCO Manufacturing Engineer

Westlake•Wichita Falls, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of PVC pipe and fittings. With 23 manufacturing and distribution facilities, we provide innovative piping solutions for municipal, plumbing, irrigation, and specialty applications, including our industry-leading Certa-Lok® restrained joint systems. We offer a collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation, and career growth. The Manufacturing (Process) Engineer – PVCO in our Wichita, TX plant plays a critical role in advancing PVCO manufacturing excellence. This position is responsible for optimizing processes, strengthening product quality, supporting operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to ensure safe, stable, and efficient PVCO production while enhancing technical capability across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials/Polymer, Industrial, or related discipline)
3–7 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
Strong understanding of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC)
Proven analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to develop clear technical documentation and operator-focused work instructions
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Proficiency with CAD and manufacturing data analysis tools
Willingness and ability to travel as needed (initial training in Canada)

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics extrusion, pipe manufacturing, or polymer processing preferred
Familiarity with automation systems, PLC interfaces, and process controls preferred
Experience supporting or leading capital projects is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and apply advanced knowledge of PVCO manufacturing, including extrusion, orientation, cooling, belling, testing, and packaging systems
Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, efficiency, and reliability
Identify and implement process improvements, waste reduction strategies, and cost-saving initiatives
Support equipment setup, validation, calibration, and troubleshooting
Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Create and maintain clear work instructions, process documentation, and troubleshooting guides
Support and deliver technical training for operators, technicians, and supervisors
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale new materials, tooling, and process innovations
Support capital projects including equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, and technology improvements
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards