Production Engineer

Job ID: 528747

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America.

We're more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products.

We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more.

With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we're leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The Production Engineer will report directly to the Plant Manager and will support the operational and technical needs of our Trench Plants, which manufacture Plastibeton Trench Products.

This role is responsible for driving process improvements, optimizing operational flow, leading capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, and supporting automation and controls initiatives.

The successful candidate improves industrial processes to increase efficiency, reduce cost, enhance sustainability, and maximize profitability.

Job Location



* This role is based out of our plant in Kennedale, TX.


* Primarily plant-based role with significant time on the production floor supporting Trench Plant operations.


* Some travel may be required for supplier meetings, training, or inter-plant support.

Up to 60% travel during training.

Job Responsibilities



* Safety & Compliance
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.


* Trench Plant & Plastibeton Product Support
• Support manufacturing processes specific to Plastibeton Trench Products, including batching, forming, curing, trimming, and finishing operations.
• Analyze and enhance trench production flow, material handling, and equipment performance to increase throughput and product consistency.
• Develop and implement automation and controls improvements related to trench manufacturing work cells and equipment.


* Process Improvement & Lean Activities
• Assess plant operations and recommend improvements, including cost/benefit analysis and ROI justification.
• Lead kaizen events and structured problem solving initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.
• Perform tests on plant systems to determine equipment efficiency and process capability.
• Prepare reports on operating efficiency, failure investigations, and improvement outcomes.


* Automation, Controls & Technical Support
• Develop and enhance process control automation and computer applications for process control (including PLC/HMI troubleshooting and optimization).
• Work closely with plant staff, process area teams, and equipment suppliers to ensure reliable operation and successful implementation of improvements.


* CAPEX & Project Management
• Lead and manage ...