Sr. Engineering Team Leader - Plant Process
Pella Windows & Doors•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Pella is seeking a Sr. Engineering Team Leader – Plant Process to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team within our Fort Worth manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, leading complex engineering projects, and ensuring performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You’ll play a critical leadership role within the plant, partnering across functions, influencing strategy, and delivering measurable operational results.
Requirements
- 7+ years of engineering experience across multiple disciplines (Process, Plant, Product, CI, or Quality)
- Background in manufacturing or plant-based environments required
- Experience leading projects and driving measurable process improvements
- Prior leadership experience or strong readiness to lead people
- Strong project management and prioritization capabilities
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Nice To Haves
- Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) experience preferred
- AutoCAD and Minitab a plus
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Effective communicator and presenter
- Skilled at coaching and developing others
- Drives accountability and leads with impact
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers, specialists, technicians, and maintenance personnel
- Build a strong, collaborative, and results-driven engineering team
- Lead performance management and support career growth
- Lead manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, service, and productivity
- Manage engineering projects from concept through execution
- Develop budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and technical documentation
- Coordinate cross-functional work across manufacturing, product development, Lean, Quality, IT, and external vendors
- Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and events
- Identify and implement process innovations and operational efficiencies
- Conduct plant capacity and floor space analysis
- Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and decision-making
- Ensure adherence to Pella’s Project Management, Safety, and Quality systems
- Oversee plant engineering and maintenance programs
- Track KPIs, monitor progress, and drive accountability for results
Benefits
- Strong brand with a focus on innovation and operational excellence
- Collaborative culture with visible leadership impact
- Clear career progression within engineering and plant leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
