Job DescriptionSr. Engineering Team Leader - Plant ProcessLocation: Fort Worth, TX
Department: Engineering / Manufacturing
Work Type: On-site (Plant Environment)
About the RolePella is seeking a Sr. Engineering Team Leader - Plant Process to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team within our Fort Worth manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, leading complex engineering projects, and ensuring performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
You'll play a critical leadership role within the plant, partnering across functions, influencing strategy, and delivering measurable operational results.
What You'll DoLead & Develop Talent- Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers, specialists, technicians, and maintenance personnel
- Build a strong, collaborative, and results-driven engineering team
- Lead performance management and support career growth
Drive Process & Project Excellence- Lead manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, service, and productivity
- Manage engineering projects from concept through execution
- Develop budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and technical documentation
- Coordinate cross-functional work across manufacturing, product development, Lean, Quality, IT, and external vendors
Continuous Improvement & Strategy- Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and events
- Identify and implement process innovations and operational efficiencies
- Conduct plant capacity and floor space analysis
- Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and decision-making
Operational Leadership- Ensure adherence to Pella's Project Management, Safety, and Quality systems
- Oversee plant engineering and maintenance programs
- Track KPIs, monitor progress, and drive accountability for results
What You BringExperience- 7+ years of engineering experience across multiple disciplines (Process, Plant, Product, CI, or Quality)
- Background in manufacturing or plant-based environments required
- Experience leading projects and driving measurable process improvements
- Prior leadership experience or strong readiness to lead people
Skills- Strong project management and prioritization capabilities
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) experience preferred
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project required); AutoCAD and Minitab a plus
Leadership Traits- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Effective communicator and presenter
- Skilled at coaching and developing others
- Drives accountability and leads with impact
Education- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
Additional Details- Environment: Manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery and noise; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs
- Schedule: Standard hours with flexibility for off-shift support, on-call responsibilities, and occasional Saturdays
- Travel: Minimal to moderate
If you're a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people, and making a real impact on plant performance, we want to hear from you.
