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Westlake · 9 hours ago

Manager-Engineering & TQM

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$200K/yr - $211K/yr
date7+ years exp

Westlake is seeking a results-driven Engineering Manager – TQM to lead initiatives in manufacturing process optimization, quality assurance, research and development, and capital project execution within their concrete building products operations. This role is critical to driving continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across their production facilities.

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Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence
Develop and monitor KPIs to measure process performance and improvement impact
Oversee quality control systems and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
Implement Total Quality Management (TQM) principles across production lines
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues
Collaborate with QA/QC teams to maintain ISO or other relevant certifications
Drive innovation in product design, mix formulations, and manufacturing techniques
Collaborate with product development teams to prototype and test new concrete products
Stay current with industry trends, materials science advancements, and regulatory changes
Manage the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital improvement projects
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
Prepare ROI analyses and project justification reports for senior leadership

Qualification

Lean methodologiesSix SigmaTotal Quality ManagementManufacturing engineeringCAD proficiencyERP systemsProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related field)
7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in concrete or building materials
Proven leadership in process improvement, quality systems, and project management
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM methodologies
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Proficiency in CAD, ERP systems, and data analysis tools

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering

Benefits

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Full range of medical and other benefits

Company

Westlake

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Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.westlake.com

H1B Sponsorship

Westlake has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.2B
2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO

Leadership Team

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Albert Chao
Chief Executive Officer
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Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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Recent News

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Westlake Corporation Announces Pricing of Cash Tender Offer for Its 3.600% Senior Notes Due 2026
2025-11-10
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Westlake Polyethylene Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Sulphur, Louisiana Site
2025-11-08
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Westlake Announces Cash Tender Offer
2025-11-04
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