Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Overview

Fort Smith- Razor Mat Line Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for providing all aspects of technical leadership in the operation and improvement of manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment efficiencies, and product quality within the Fort Smith wet formed fiberglass mat line. They monitor daily performance of the process and product quality and take appropriate actions to maintain both at optimal and specified performance targets. The Manufacturing Process Engineer is the first line of contact with our primary team during production issues. Will work closely with the primary team to ensure that all resources are available to allow them to perform their job well. Provides leadership for the Quality Maintenance (QM) and Focused Improvement (FI) pillar activities.

Core Functions

Living Safety

• Live the OC Safety Standard and adhere to Employee Safety Responsibilities
• Actively participates in safety meetings and programs
• Utilize technical knowledge to provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
• Translates work safety knowledge to personal/home.

Customer Focus

• Be a subject matter expert on the critical product characteristics required to provide our customers with a quality product
• Identifies, understands, and effectively translate customer fitness for use into clear, measurable, manufacturing and testing specifications.
• Understand and communicate customer expectations through effective use of standard work, reporting and team's communications
• Manages excellent customer satisfaction through customer visits, feedback evaluation, and a robust relationship.
• Implements new processes, products or modifications to existing processes to increase customer satisfaction
• Work closely with other TPM Pillars, Vendors and Science & Technology as appropriate

Technical Excellence and Process Optimization

• Be a subject matter expert for wet formed mat manufacturing
• Drive improvement thru the TPM Daily Management process
• Oversee the operation and set up of the visual defect detection systems
• Understand current manufacturing process capability and drive to reduce variation
• Provide a stewardship role in ensuring Coated Mat Manufacturing maintains process standards and leverages knowledge for rapid deployment of best practices across plants
• Participate 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
• Share accountability for successful delivery of all aspects of the plant operating plan with other plant leadership team members
• Understand and assist the plant in introducing new and improved coated mat compositions
• Lead Focused Improvement activities to drive cost and productivity
• Act as the catalyst in sharing best practices and process improvements across mat plants.
• Act as a link between Fort Smith and S&T (Science and Technology) and mat plants

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Work with Capital Delivery, Center of Excellence team, and plant to support projects.
• Be the onsite Daily Management, Quality Maintenance (QM) Pillar, and Focused Improvement (FI) representative and back up for the FI pillar leader.
• Become an expert at Root Cause Analysis and be proficient at leading and teaching methodology to others.
• Become an expert at Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) based focused Improvement tools and be proficient at leading and teaching mythology to others.
• Drive alignment between plant departments and pillars.
• Share best practices, challenge thinking and provide candid and respectful feedback; set an example for the organization of how teamwork and partnerships should work.
• Be well organized and focused on the activities that bring the most value to Owens Corning.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Safety and Environmental awareness
• Computer software skills: Excel, PPT, Word, MiniTab, SAP, BraincubE and ability learn to utilize Owens Corning systems and software
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Customer focus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Paper making or fiberglass experience preferred
• ISO, SPC, Six Sigma, TPM and TQM experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communication skills
• Teamwork and rapport building skills
• Leadership skills
• Technical skills and aptitude
• Utilize data and data collection systems
• Building and implementing strategic plans
• Impactful verbal and written communications
• Business and financial acumen
• Strong planning, resourcing and delegation skills
• Ability to engage and care for others, starting with safety
• Ability to achieve results fast, both individually and through teams
• Demonstrate and inspire company spirit
• Ability to manage multiple demands and projects while effectively delivering results

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically
• Exposure to noise- periodically
• Hand/Eye Coordination- continuously
• Walk, Sit, Stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Able to operate computers, computerized equipment and general office equipment.
• Communicate with co-workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.
• Possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.