Manufacturing Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The manufacturing engineer ensures the end product meets customer needs. This position is responsible for initiating and implementing technical improvements, preventing and resolving technical problems, and assessing the capabilities of the processes. The manufacturing engineer will provide all aspects of technical leadership in the improvement of manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment efficiencies, and product quality.

Reports to: Plant Technical Leader

Span of Control: Supports all technical, manufacturing, and quality processes

Direct Reports: no direct reports

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Living the Owens Corning Safety Stand - Living Safely

• Ensures a safe and environmentally compliant workplace where safety is the first priority
• Reports and investigates injuries, first aids and near misses
• Leads by example through hazard recognition and elimination
• Utilize technical knowledge to provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Ensure all practices and procedures within their control are safe, environmentally compliant, and permit compliant

Delivery to Customer and Business

• Understand and communicate customer expectations and Critical Product Characteristics to employees through effective use of process and product specifications, standard work, control plans, and routine reporting
• Partnering with our Product Technical Leaders to develop Product Specifications that are achievable and capable in the manufacturing environment.
• Developing and implementing procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
• Supporting trials for new and existing products to ensure they meet our customer's fitness for use
• Coordinates with upstream and downstream processes to meet production demands aligning people, raw material and machine capacities

Process Performance

• Support the TPM process through Daily Management and participating on AM area or Pillar Teams as required.
• Support plant maintenance and operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer
• Performs root cause analysis in partnership with key stakeholders to address quality issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets
• Analyze product and process data to optimize performance. Identify and implement process improvements and best practices with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and improved efficiency.
• Identifying and requesting capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.

Leading and developing talent

• Educate primary employees in the manufacturing process and process control procedures
• Engages team members to collaboratively own the success of the business by contributing to continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, etc.
• Provides candid feedback on expectations and performance to members of the team on a regular basis, and drives appropriate actions for further improvement
• Recognizes and rewards positive behaviors and contribution to critical plant performance metrics
• Implements and documents corrective action when performance issues occur
• Effectively communicates critical plant performance metrics to team members daily to ensure engagement
• Monitors and enforces all plant and corporate policies and procedures

Leads Continuous Improvement Activities

• Leverages standard work to minimize variation and waste
• Leads Focused Improvement activities to improve process capability and efficiencies, reduce costs, and eliminate waste
• Partners with relevant stakeholders to optimize process and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Participates in and leads Kaizen and 5S events in various work areas throughout plant

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis
• Proven results in driving product and process improvement in the manufacturing environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in continuous manufacturing preferred
• Leadership experience in a matrix environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to engage and care for others, starting with safety
• Strong technical acumen
• Demonstrated success utilizing continuous improvement tools and data systems to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
• Demonstrated ability to assess performance gaps and coach for results
• Ability to make decisions quickly and adapt to unplanned situations
• Ability to work well as part of a team and within a matrixed organization,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning, resourcing, and delegation skills
• Ability to achieve results quickly, both individually and through teams

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.