Blue Signal Search · 3 weeks ago
Manufacturing Process Lead - Engineering
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Signal Search is partnering with a high-growth manufacturing leader in the sustainable building-materials space. As the Manufacturing Process Lead - Engineering, you will drive major process upgrades and equipment optimization initiatives while leading and mentoring a team of engineers across two plant sites.
RecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Avery Johnson
Responsibilities
Lead and direct process engineering activities across hot‑end and cold‑end manufacturing functions (yield, throughput, equipment reliability)
Build, manage and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff, fostering a high‑performance, inclusive culture
Deploy Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous‑improvement methodologies in both mature and startup‑environment facilities
Conduct root‑cause investigations into process bottlenecks and quality issues; translate findings into sustainable solutions
Oversee planning, validation, audit programs and operational standards tied to manufacturing performance
Collaborate with plant leadership, operations, quality and safety teams to identify improvement opportunities and drive change
Serve as subject‑matter expert for high‑temperature, high‑speed, or similarly complex manufacturing contexts
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability and employee engagement to support retention and growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or closely related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive process‑engineering experience in high‑volume manufacturing
At least 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams
Demonstrated hands‑on engineering ability (not purely administrative)
Proven track record in startup stabilization, equipment scale‑up or major process redesign
Solid familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical process control, and data‑driven decision‑making
Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills across functions
Preferred
Experience in glass, aluminum, insulation or other complex materials processing is strongly preferred
Six Sigma (certification preferred)
Benefits
Competitive base salary plus bonus target (~10%) and full benefits from Day 1.
401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
Generous PTO
Parental leave
Tuition support
Relocation assistance
Company
Blue Signal Search
Blue Signal is a nationwide recruiting, executive search, and staffing firm built on a foundation of helping others, doing the right thing, and being excellent.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Walsh
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Joe Horvath
Chief Financial Officer
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