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The manufacturing engineer will provide all aspects of technical leadership in the improvement of manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment efficiencies, productivity, and quality to ensure our products meet customer needs. Additionally, this position drives process standardization by focusing on enhancing production operators and maintenance technician equipment knowledge through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) processes.\nReports to: Plant Technical Leader\nSpan of Control: No direct reports\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES\nDriving a Strong Safety Culture\nLive the OC Safety Stand and adhere to Employee Safety Responsibilities.\nUtilize technical knowledge to provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. \nLeading and supporting safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero recordable injuries.\nProvide Technical Leadership for Processes Improvements and Controls\nConducting process audits to review Critical Product Characteristics and Critical Process Variables and implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets\nDetermining process consistency and capability (Cpk)\nImplementing control charting schemes for Critical Process Variables based on ISBMS and S&T specifications.\nDeveloping and implementing Operator Control Plans to ensure that all products meet specifications at the lowest cost.\nIdentifying and eliminating common causes of product and process variation\nAnalyzing product and process data, providing feedback and making recommendations to optimize performance.\nPartner with S&T and TPM resources to identifying and implementing process improvements and best practices.\nImplementing corrective actions for issues surfaced through quality complaints and hold tags.\nCoaching, counseling, and training all employees on process control\nEstablishing processes for all critical tasks and audit for adherence and compliance\nPartner with maintenance to resolve equipment issues.\nIdentifying and requesting capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.\nCoaches, Trains, Mentors Equipment Operators and Maintenance Technicians on Key Process Components\nEducating primary employees in the manufacturing process and process control procedures\nPartnering with Maintenance to develop and implement TPM plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership.\nPartnering with our Product Technical Leaders to develop Product Specifications that are achievable and capable in the manufacturing environment.\nPartnering with our Product Stewards to ensure all BOM and raw materials match the manufacturing specifications, raw material specifications and are tied back to our internal cost standards.\nProvides Technical Leadership and Project Management Improve Product Quality, Equipment Uptime, and Line Utilization\nUtilize TPM methodologies to problem solve process issues and increase equipment reliability, process capability, and improve product quality.\nIdentifying, understanding, and teaching others the Critical Product Characteristics required to provide our customers with a quality product.\nDeveloping and implementing procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations\nLead experiments and trials for new and existing products to ensure they meet customer’s fitness for use.\nApply sound engineering practices towards the completion of improvement projects.\nProvide Technical Leadership for Products, Processes, and Equipment\nUnderstand current manufacturing process capability, drive to reduce variation, and ensure product quality and consistency to improve the overall customer experience.\nContinuously improve manufacturing productivity through process technology (density, piece job, spinner, and operating efficiency, direct materials, energy, transportation, and labor)\nServe as liaison and leader for product and process trials within the plant by developing trial plan, communicating with trial stakeholders, and ensuring execution of the trial.\nDrive incremental process development and implement process improvements.\nMaintain and assist in the development and documentation of process standards to meet manufacturing specifications.\nNetwork with plants, Science and Technology (S&T), and other relevant work groups to leverage technical knowledge for identification and rapid deployment of best practices.\nParticipate in the scope development and execution of all major projects, including rebuilds, to ensure safety, performance, schedule, and cost goals of the projects are met or exceeded.\nJOB REQUIREMENTS\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field\nTPM training and experience (or similar methodology)\n2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment\nPreferred Experience:\nBackground in continuous manufacturing, technical insulation, and general manufacturing leadership\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nGeneral knowledge of glass melting, binder formulation, fiberizing, forming, cure, and packaging processes preferred.\nGeneral knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis or equivalent process.\nStrong analytical skills.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve plant objectives.\nStrong listening and comprehension skills.\nStrong at managing projects through completion.\nAbility to lead change through influence and without having direct line leadership of the team.\nStrong problem-solving skills to quickly assess situations, develop appropriate solutions, and manage execution.\nUtilizing data and data collection systems within TPM methodologies for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs.\nAble to create and implement strategic and operations plans.\nEffective with verbal and written communication.\nExternal perspective and understands that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for customer.\nAble to achieve results fast both individually and through teams.\nAble to utilize OC systems and the necessary software.\nThe base salary range for this position is $78,000 to $101,000, with the potential for up to an additional 25% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation - plus match), paid time off that considers full professional tenure (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.\nAbout Owens Corning\nOwens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.\nOwens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. 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