Manufacturing Engineer - Process Engineer in Leola

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Industrial Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer — $97K-$118K DOE + Bonus | Leola, PA

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is hiring a Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer for our high-volume, 24/7 PVC pipe manufacturing plant in Leola, PA. Join a stable, low-turnover team (average tenure 6+ years) with real career growth into Technical, Commercial, or Leadership tracks.

Pay & Bonus

• Base salary: $97,000-$118,000 DOE
• Quarterly bonus up to 8% of base
• Annual bonus up to 5% of base
• Benefits start Day 1

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match + 3% automatic contribution
• 2-3 weeks vacation (based on experience)
• Relocation assistance available
• Educational assistance & fitness reimbursement programs

What You'll Do

• Lead manufacturing process improvement: reduce downtime, scrap, and material usage
• Analyze production data (line rates, scrap, yield, uptime) to drive plant decisions
• Own process guidelines (SOPs) and training for new products/systems
• Support HSE regulatory compliance (~20-25% of role)
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage capital projects: scope, RFQs, equipment installation, ramp-up
• Work hands-on with the plant floor team — this is not a desk job

What You Need

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Material Science, or related)
• 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume, 24/7 continuous production environment
• Experience with HSE regulatory compliance
• Comfortable splitting time between office and plant floor (PPE required, exposure to heat/cold)

Nice to Have

• PVC processing / extrusion experience
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Familiarity with OT networks, industrial controls, automation, PLCs
• Project management track record

Schedule: M-F, 6:30 AM-4 PM (45-50 hrs/week) | Fully onsite | Travel up to 15% (training & meetings)

Westlake is a Fortune 500 global manufacturer (NYSE: WLK) providing essential materials for housing, packaging, healthcare, and infrastructure. This is a rare opening on a tight-knit team — the only engineer position at the Leola plant.

Apply now — resumes reviewed within 24 hours.

Keywords: Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Plant Engineer, PVC, Extrusion, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, HSE, Lean Manufacturing, PLC

Work Location: In person