Manufacturing Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Sr. Engineering Specialist (Manufacturing Engineer) ensures that our 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: Technical Leader

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards
• Develop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
• Support process and product development trials
• Maintain master files and history on all specifications and procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvement resulting in increased productivity, improved product quality, and reduced process variability
• Analyze product and process data, providing feedback and making recommendations to optimize performance
• Monitor and maintain all process-related programs to control product specifications and set points
• Implement best practices for process setup, maintenance, and process control
• Perform spot-checks and routine audits related to the production process and quality testing
• Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and Leadership, as well as all customers
• Provide leadership and project management to improve product quality, equipment uptime, and line utilization at the Joplin plant.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis methods to problem solve process issues and increase equipment reliability, process capability, and improve product quality.
• Apply sound engineering practices towards the completion of improvement projects.
• Provide project management to capital projects to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
• Identify and eliminate common causes of product and process variation (troubleshooting).
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices. Improvements may originate from S&T, ISBMS, or other facilities
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• Implement corrective actions for issues surfaced through quality complaints and hold tags.
• Identify and request capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.
• Coach, train, mentor and provide leadership to equipment operators, maintenance technicians, and production technicians on the manufacturing process and process control procedures.
• Partner with Maintenance to develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership
• Partner with our Product Technical Leaders to develop Product Specifications that are achievable and capable in the manufacturing environment.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 2-4 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance methodology and implementation and/or Lean certification preferred.
• 1-2 Years of experience in coordinating and managing tasks with hourly technicians is preferred
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve plant objectives
• Strong listening and comprehension skills
• Ability to lead Continuous Improvement/ Focused Improvement projects as desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skillset
• Business and Financial acumen to understand the drivers of success and how they interact
• External perspective and understanding that all business opportunities start with the knowledge of how to create value for the customer
• Strong trouble-shooting skills
• Utilize Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, AutoCAD
• Utilize SAP for data entry and reporting

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.