Sr Engineering Specialist

Owens Corning•Tega Cay, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Leader, the Manufacturing Engineer develops, improves, and maintains efficient manufacturing processes. The role works closely with production to ensure products meet quality and efficiency standards and implements technologies and methodologies to improve production capabilities. It requires hands-on Allen-Bradley PLC programming and the ability to independently develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support programs for manufacturing equipment. The position covers process improvement, production scheduling, quality control, automation and robotics integration, materials selection and testing, cost reduction, sustainability, issue resolution, process documentation, reporting, staff training, equipment troubleshooting, material-flow processes, SOPs, and standard work. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by leadership according to business demands. The role requires at least five years of automation and/or control systems experience, including independent Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting. It also involves working with HMI and SCADA systems, CAD software such as SolidWorks, electrical circuits, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. The employee works in a manufacturing facility with frequent forklift traffic, dust, and possible temperature extremes, and may need to work overtime or weekends when required.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience with automation and/or control systems (electronics).
Hands-on experience independently programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Demonstrated proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming and experience with automated manufacturing processes, including interpreting existing logic, developing routines, diagnosing program and equipment faults, and implementing and validating programming changes.
Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
Proficiency in CAD software, including SolidWorks.
Knowledge of 480 V, 120 V, and 24 V electrical circuits.
Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership skills, including motivating others, resolving conflict, and encouraging teamwork.
Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills.
Expertise in lean material and information-flow methodologies.
Familiarity with quality-control standards and methodologies.
Ability to work independently or lead cross-functional teams, with minimal direct supervision, and take initiative to resolve problems and improve processes.
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships inside and outside the organization.
Strong understanding of process design, development, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for production automation programs, including test procedures, data collection, and validation.
Ability to work overtime and weekends when required and assigned by management.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for the shift, and frequently bending, twisting, stooping, walking, handling, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred.
Experience in the automation industry is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
Experience developing validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) is a plus.
Vendor management.
Safety Kaizen creation and execution.

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste; design and implement improved processes.
Collaborate with production managers to develop and optimize production schedules for timely product delivery.
Develop and implement quality-control procedures, and conduct regular inspections and audits of manufacturing processes.
Work with engineering and maintenance to integrate automation and robotic systems into production lines.
Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC programs for equipment reliability, process improvements, and automation projects; maintain program backups and document software changes.
Select production materials and test them against required specifications.
Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising product quality.
Develop and implement processes that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Resolve issues involving manufacturing processes, equipment, and production quality.
Document manufacturing processes, improvements, and quality-control measures; prepare regular management reports.
Train and support production staff on new processes and equipment.
Troubleshoot machinery with Maintenance to support production.
Create material-flow processes and develop SOPs.
Develop standard work for various positions in collaboration with Operations.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by leadership based on business demands.