Trex Company · 4 hours ago
Process Engineer - Little Rock, AR
Trex Company is a leader in sustainable outdoor living products, seeking a Process Engineer to help establish and maintain operating parameters for plant equipment at their new location in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role involves providing technical support to production and maintenance teams, optimizing manufacturing processes for wood/plastic composites, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Manufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience in manufacturing processes and procedures of wood/plastic composites and/or extrusion processes
Previous experience as an Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineer
Process Engineer II: At least 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment
Candidates with an Associate's degree, along with 7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment, will be considered
Process Engineer III: At least 8 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment
Candidates with an Associate's degree, along with 10 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing (or chemical process operations) environment, will be considered
Valid driver's license
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.
Company
Trex Company
At Trex, we don't just make composite decking -- we invented it.
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