Industrial Engineer

About the position

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning, a global leader in building and construction materials committed to sustainability through material innovation. The ideal candidate will focus on optimizing technology and processes to produce high-quality products while ensuring the welfare of the manufacturing team. This position involves collecting and analyzing data on processes, production, downtime, and waste to identify opportunities for optimizing efficiencies, productivity, and quality. The candidate will also drive 5S+1, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Lean methodologies within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring operations to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Analyzing data to identify technological improvements in production processes.
• Working with production supervisors to establish realistic KPIs and production standards.
• Reviewing production schedules, processes, and specifications.
• Implementing controls to monitor costs and minimize production issues.
• Ensuring safety by adhering to safety regulations and collaborating with the EHS supervisor.
• Designing production layouts and processes to increase productivity and reduce waste while maintaining quality standards.
• Identifying material rework and waste reduction opportunities and addressing production issues.
• Collaborating with the quality supervisor to ensure processes meet quality standards.
• Assessing employee tasks and responsibilities to improve productivity.
• Developing instruction manuals for production personnel with supervisors.
• Providing training to operators and mechanics on machine operation for production optimization.
• Identifying capital projects to reduce costs and eliminate safety risks.
• Reviewing new equipment plans and discussing needs with engineers at corporate headquarters.
• Developing costing estimates and project implementation schedules, managing projects to completion.
• Coordinating major repairs and maintenance with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Developing maintenance procedures and schedules with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Devising efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy.
• Performing other duties as required.

Requirements

• BS in Industrial Engineering or related field such as manufacturing or mechanical engineering required.
• A minimum of two years' experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong aptitude for equipment technology and capital project identification and implementation.
• Six Sigma Lean Green Belt, Kaizen, CI and 5S+1 experience strongly desired.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40-pounds, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights as needed.
• Knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards in high-volume manufacturing and/or with lumber/millwork.
• High level of experience with scanner technology, sensors, hydraulics, conveyors, belts, dust collection technology, and fire suppression technology.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints for existing equipment and to implement new equipment.
• Knowledge of European machinery, metric system and Euro-drives is preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and VFD drives is preferred.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, and experience using computer-aided design (CAD) platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of European machinery, metric system and Euro-drives is preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and VFD drives is preferred.

Benefits

• Annualized salary starting at $88,000 for a 40-hour work week + benefits.
• Base pay may increase depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.