Engineering Jobs in Holliday, TX

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a division of Westlake (NYSE: WLK), is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of PVC pipe and fittings. With 23 manufacturing and distribution facilities, we deliver innovative piping solutions across municipal, plumbing, irrigation, and specialty markets — including our industry-leading Certa-Lok® restrained joint systems.

We foster a collaborative culture grounded in safety, innovation, operational excellence, and career growth.

Why Join Westlake

• Benefits effective Day One
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

About the Role

The PVCO Production Shift Supervisor at our Wichita Falls, TX is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of PVCO pipe. This role provides direct supervision of production personnel, drives operational performance, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

The Production Supervisor plays a key role in achieving production targets, minimizing waste, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output objectives
• Lead and reinforce compliance with Westlake Pipe & Fittings safety policies and procedures
• Conduct shift meetings, safety training, inspections, incident investigations, and follow-up actions
• Drive root cause problem solving using 5-Why methodology and structured improvement tools
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and line performance to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime
• Complete accurate and timely production documentation, including shift reports, SAP production data, and SPC charts
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to production team members
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to recommend equipment improvements or modifications
• Lead changeovers to ensure efficient transitions and minimal production disruption
• Monitor key performance metrics including production output, scrap, material utilization, and regrind usage
• Coach, develop, and performance-manage team members
• Support employee relations activities including attendance tracking, overtime management, and disciplinary actions
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and enforce plant cleanliness policies
• Participate in supervisor and operational meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience in PVC/PVCO extrusion operations preferred
• 1–2 years of leadership or team supervision experience
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow coordination, and operational performance
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and manufacturing best practices
• Familiarity with SAP, SPC, or production reporting systems preferred
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and team leadership capability

Physical Demands

This role requires frequent standing, walking, and communication. The employee may be required to use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The position involves regular light lifting and occasional moderate lifting consistent with a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing plant environment. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, varying temperatures, elevated noise levels, and airborne particles. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

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.

SUMMARY

• 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 Opportunities

The Manufacturing (Process) Engineer – PVCO in our Wichita, TX plant plays a critical role in advancing PVCO manufacturing excellence. This position is responsible for optimizing processes, strengthening product quality, supporting operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to ensure safe, stable, and efficient PVCO production while enhancing technical capability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced knowledge of PVCO manufacturing, including extrusion, orientation, cooling, belling, testing, and packaging systems
• Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, efficiency, and reliability
• Identify and implement process improvements, waste reduction strategies, and cost-saving initiatives
• Support equipment setup, validation, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Create and maintain clear work instructions, process documentation, and troubleshooting guides
• Support and deliver technical training for operators, technicians, and supervisors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale new materials, tooling, and process innovations
• Support capital projects including equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, and technology improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials/Polymer, Industrial, or related discipline)
• 3–7 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Experience in plastics extrusion, pipe manufacturing, or polymer processing preferred
• Strong understanding of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC)
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to develop clear technical documentation and operator-focused work instructions
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with CAD and manufacturing data analysis tools
• Familiarity with automation systems, PLC interfaces, and process controls preferred
• Experience supporting or leading capital projects is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (initial training in Canada)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role operates across office and manufacturing plant environments. Plant areas may involve elevated noise levels and require appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and other required safety equipment.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.