Manufacturing Engineer

Estados Unidos

Waxahachie, Texas, United States

Sobre la oportunidad

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

Safety – Our employees live injury-free lives, and safety is a condition of employment
Product Quality – We provide the best quality to our customers
Productivity Improvement – All areas continually increasing productivity gains utilizing the TPM principles
Capital – We have the right capital deployed and utilized to achieve manufacturing excellence
Cost – We are the lowest delivered cost leader

Reports to: Technical Leader

Span of Control: No direct reports

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership to Process Improvement and Process Control activities and projects

Work with a safety mindset to eliminate process variation and instability
Conduct process audits to review Critical Product Characteristics (CPCs) and Critical Process Variables (CPVs)
Evaluate and improve process consistency and capability (Cpk)
Implement centerlines for CPV based on CPC specifications
Develop and implement Operator Control Plans to ensure that all products meet specifications at the lowest cost
Identify, analyze, and eliminate common causes of product and process losses
Partner with S&T and TPM resources to identifying and implementing process improvements and best practices
Implementing corrective actions for issues surfaced through quality complaints and hold tags
Establish processes for all critical tasks and audit for adherence and compliance
Partner with operations and maintenance to resolve equipment issues
Identifying and requesting capital funding for process improvements, new equipment, modifications, etc.

Coach, train, mentor and provide leadership to operators and technicians on the importance of the manufacturing process and process control procedures.

Educating primary employees in the manufacturing process and process control procedures
Partnering with operations and maintenance to develop and implement TPM standards for equipment to ensure employee comprehension and ownership
Partnering with Product Leadership to develop Product Specifications that are achievable in the manufacturing environment and meet customer FFUs
Partnering with Product Stewardship to ensure all BOM and raw materials match the manufacturing and raw material specifications and are tied back to our internal cost standards

Provides leadership and project management to improve product quality, equipment uptime, and line utilization at the Waxahachie plant.

Utilize TPM methodologies to identify process issues and improve equipment reliability, process capability, and product quality.
Evaluate and train others on the CPCs required to provide our customers with a quality product
Develop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
Lead experiments and trials for new and existing products to ensure they meet customer’s fitness for use
Apply sound engineering practices towards the completion of improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Background in technical insulation, continuous processing, TPM, Six Sigma and Lean principles

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of glass melting, binder formulation, fiberizing, forming, cure, and packaging processes preferred
Knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis or equivalent process
Listening, comprehension, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve plant objectives
Manage projects through completion and achieve results both individually and through teams
Lead change through influence and without having direct line leadership of the team
Problem solving skills to quickly assess situations, develop appropriate solutions, and manage execution
Utilizing data and data collection systems for loss analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
Create and implement strategic operational plans
Outside-in perspective and understanding that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for customer

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 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.

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Manufacturing Engineer

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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