Continuous Improvement Engineer
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope · Terrell, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (industrial) in Terrell, TX. Value Stream Mapping processes, time studies, leading Kaizen events, creating Standard Work, audits/Gemba Walks, develop: PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, and Job Element Sheets, conducting root cause analysis using 5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagram, A3 tools, New.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in Texas: typical posted base $92k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 25 continuous improvement openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live lean / ci postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $92k–$135k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 96%
- ✓ Six Sigma 76%
- ✓ Root cause 60%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 44%
- ✓ Kaizen 40%
- ✓ Green Belt 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Terrell
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Full description from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelopeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You’ll Get to Do
The Continuous Improvement Engineer II is focused on business processes, new product development projects, supplier improvement efforts, &/or customer/product issues and reports to the OpEx Manager.
This role is perfect for an individual who wants to develop professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. A vital member of the Continuous Improvement Department, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.
Job
include
- •Value Stream Mapping processes, time studies, leading Kaizen events, creating Standard Work, audits/Gemba Walks, develop: PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, and Job Element Sheets, conducting root cause analysis using 5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagram, A3 tools, New Product Introduction (NPI) validation, creating test validation plans, Gauge Studies, and perform statistical analysis.
- •Can use voice of the customer information to derive decision making. Has training and good understanding on the use of problem-solving tools (5-Why, Logic Tree, Cause & Effect diagram, A3, etc.) to determine root cause analysis and derive countermeasures.
- •An experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Ability to solve straightforward problems and has a rudimentary understanding of lean principles, quality systems, statistical tools and procedures. Leading the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to continually improve processes; understands key business drivers, uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
- •Conduct audits, write audit reports, distribute reports, follow up on non-conformances; Create, manage, and distribute Quality Alerts
- •Function as the Quality Assurance representative for the review and approval of CAPAs, Deviations, MDRs, Validations, and QWC; Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.
- •Support the creation of quality documents for new product launches; Conduct inspections, testing, and analysis to ensure product quality and compliance with OBE and industry standards.
- •Respond to and follow up on customers complaints.
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What We Are Looking For
- •Bachelor’s degree in technical field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, mechanical, manufacturing, chemical engineering, industrial engineering)
- •3+ years’ experience and knowledge in Toyota Production Systems, mechanical &/or manufacturing processes, an understanding of drawings, specifications and standards, familiarity with machined parts and their manufacturing processes, and a background of continuous improvement. ISO-9000 &/or TS-16949 Quality System experience beneficial.
- •Demonstrates a limited understanding of general business principles.
- •CQE, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience preferred ;Quality Engineer certification through ASQ preferred
Position Pay Range
$85,000 — $95,000 USD
What OBE Offers You
- •Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- •Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- •Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- •Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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