Engineer - Special Projects

Owens Corning • Tampa, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Projects Engineer serves as a force multiplier across the manufacturing network, blending the analytical rigor of a Productivity Engineer with the judgment and influence of a seasoned operations leader. This role is accountable for leading complex, high-impact initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity.

Requirements

• Part time position 25 hours per week; across all US and Canadian Doors plant locations.
• Travel required 50-75%
• Resident office position and preferred to live near a major airport

Nice To Haves

• Systems thinking, operator mindset, influence without authority, resilience, data-driven decision making, and strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects with high ambiguity. Translate challenges into structured plans and measurable outcomes. Drive execution from concept through implementation and stabilize critical initiatives when required.
• Drive asset utilization, throughput, and ROI improvements. Apply lean and industrial engineering methods such as flow optimization and line balancing. Scale improvements across multiple sites.
• Build alignment across plant leadership, engineering, supply chain, and executive stakeholders. Communicate complex topics clearly and influence without authority.
• Act as a change agent to challenge existing processes. Lead workshops and develop organizational capabilities through training, mentoring, and standardization.
• Prototype and validate new ideas and process improvements. Partner with engineering and automation teams to advance manufacturing capabilities and develop future opportunity pipelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level