Sr Engineering Specialist

Owens Corning•Aiken, SC

About The Position

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: Span of Control: Supports all technical, manufacturing, and quality processes Direct Reports: no direct reports

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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.
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
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