PVCO Manufacturing Engineer, Pipe & Fittings - Wichita Falls, TX

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.• Benefits Effective Day One• Medical, Dental, Vision• 401(k) with 4% Company Match• Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)• Life & AD&D Insurance• Paid Vacation• Tuition Assistance Program• Fitness Reimbursement Program• Career Growth & Advancement OpportunitiesSUMMARYThe Manufacturing Engineer – PVCO is responsible for developing deep expertise in PVCO manufacturing technology and applying that knowledge to optimize processes, ensure product quality, and standardize training and troubleshooting practices. This role serves as the PVCO Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership and driving consistency to support the expansion of PVCO capabilities across the organization. The position acts as a key bridge between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient production while strengthening overall technical capability. During the first two years, the primary focus will be supporting the startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up of the new PVCO facility.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the start-up, commissioning and production ramp up of the new PVCO plantServe as the central PVCO Subject Matter Expert, providing technical leadership and guidance across all PVCO operations.Develop and apply advanced knowledge of PVCO manufacturing, including extrusion, orientation, cooling, belling, testing, and packaging systemsMonitor and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, efficiency, and reliabilityIdentify and implement process improvements, waste reduction strategies, and cost-saving initiativesSupport equipment setup, validation, calibration, and troubleshootingLead root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)Create and maintain clear work instructions, process documentation, and troubleshooting guidesSupport and deliver technical training for operators, technicians, and supervisorsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to scale new materials, tooling, and process innovationsSupport capital projects including equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, and technology improvementsEnsure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standardsSupport the standardization and deployment of PVCO processes across multiple facilitiesProvide technical support for PVCO expansion initiatives, including startup support, commissioning and knowledge transferEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials/Polymer, Industrial, or related discipline)3–7 years of manufacturing or process engineering experienceExperience in plastics extrusion, pipe manufacturing, or polymer processing preferredStrong understanding of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC)Demonstrated ability or potential to act as a technical leader or subject Matter Expert (SME) in a specialized manufacturing process preferredProven analytical and problem-solving capabilityAbility to develop clear technical documentation and operator-focused work instructionsHands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsProficiency with CAD and manufacturing data analysis toolsFamiliarity with automation systems, PLC interfaces, and process controls preferredExperience supporting or leading capital projects is a plusWillingness and ability to travel as needed (initial training in Canada)WORK ENVIRONMENT Majority of work performed on the manufacturing floor, with some office-based engineering and documentation tasksRequires regular interaction with production floor staffExposure to production noise, moving equipment, heat; must comply with all PPE and safety requirementsUp to 25% - 75% travel (domestic and international) to support PVCO operations, including training, equipment installation supplier engagement and cross site collaborationInternational travel may be required to support the expansion of PVCO technology and implementation of new manufacturing capabilitiesWestlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. SummaryLocation: US - Wichita Falls, TXType: Full time