Process Engineer

Overview

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America, operating 23 manufacturing and distribution locations and serving markets such as municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural irrigation.

Summary

The Process Engineer will be heavily involved in the daily operations of the facility and is a key member of the plant leadership team. Lead the manufacturing program for plant output optimization, down‑time reduction, scrap reduction, process control, and material usage optimization. Provide problem solving consultation, develop engineering procedures, standard operating procedures, training materials, and engineering support for capital projects.

This position is based out of our Abbotsford, BC plant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support operations by leading and directing technical activities necessary to solve problems encountered in any part of the facility.
• Develop and maintain process guidelines (SOP / SOC) and training programs for new employee integration or role changes, and lead Westlake’s Management of Change Process covering health, safety, environmental and employee training requirements for new products and systems.
• Conduct data analysis of scrap, downtime, line rates, and material usage. Prepare charts and reports to assist the plant team in making data‑driven decisions to improve results.
• Continually strive to reduce process variation (improve process capability) to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to manufacturing and agency standards.
• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives through materials, product, and process improvements. Facilitate brainstorming sessions and develop action plans for the Profit Improvement Process and Westlake’s Continuous Improvement Process (PIP). Examples include activities to reduce utilities consumption, cycle times, scrap, downtime, material usage variance, and direct labor.
• Utilize a variety of continuous improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production Systems, Six‑Sigma, 5S / 6S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Maps, DOEs, FMEAs, Advanced Problem‑Solving, etc.
• Participate in updating manufacturing standards as a result of performance improvements.
• Develop work cell layouts to optimize material flow and support 5S and visual management initiatives.
• Initiate new equipment and technologies to maintain the company’s competitive advantage; including detailed scope definitions with plant capabilities, throughput, equipment controls, function block diagrams, process parameters, and data acquisition requirements, along with capital expense justification, RFQ documents, and execution timeline plans (including facility preparation, installation, HSE, training, production ramp‑up, etc.).

Occupational Health and Safety

Employee Relations

Education, Experience and Qualifications

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000. This rate is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign‑on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

Westlake 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.

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