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Job description
Sr Engineering Specialist
Location(s):
Kansas City, KS, US,
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Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
70113
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Consistent with My Leadership Accountabilities the Manufacturing Engineer is accountable to establish and maintain process recipes for operating lines in order to safely produce products that consistently meet codes, specifications, and customer requirements at the lowest cost. The Manufacturing Engineer is accountable to continuously improve the glass making process to eliminate waste, improve safety, reduce cost, increase capacity and productivity, and improve the product.
Reports to : Plant Technical Leader
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Live the OC Safety and Sustainability stands, adhere to the safety responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer will have responsibility for:
Ensuring a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is a first priority
Ensuring that all control plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the technical operation of the production lines ensure the safety of employees
Developing risk assessments for critical tasks
Metrics
Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leader
Safety metrics - RIR, first aids, near misses, SAFE and Critical 6
Leader Safety Standard Work and Hazard ID
Knowing Our Customers
The Manufacturing Engineer will have responsibility for:
Identifying, understanding, and teaching others the Critical Product Characteristics required to provide our customers with a quality product
Developing and implementing procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
Supporting experiments or trials for new and existing products to ensure they meet our customer's fitness for use
Metrics
Customer FFU
Schedule Attainment
Quality Assurance
Process Performance
The Manufacturing Engineer will have responsibility for:
Conducting process audits to review Critical Product Characteristics and Critical Process Variables and implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets
Determining process consistency and capability (Cpk)
Implementing control charting schemes for Critical Process Variables based on ISBMS and S&T specifications
Developing and implementing Operator Control Plans to ensure that all products meet specifications at the lowest cost
Identifying and eliminating common causes of product and process variation (troubleshooting)
Analyzing product and process data, providing feedback and making recommendations to optimize performance
Identifying and implementing process improvements and best practices. Improvements may originate from S&T, ISBMS, or other facilities
Implementing corrective actions for issues surfaced through quality complaints and hold tags
Coaching, counseling, and training all employees on process control
Establishing processes for all critical tasks and audit for adherence and compliance
Partner with maintenance to resolve equipment issues
Identifying and requesting capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.
Metrics
Operational Efficiencies - CE, OI, Mix Adjusted Pack Rate
Critical Product Characteristics and Critical Process Variables
Cost Metrics
Audit for Environmental Compliance
Leading and Developing Talent
The Manufacturing Engineer will have responsibility for:
Educating primary employees in the manufacturing process and process control procedures
Partnering with employees to develop and implement Operator Control Plans
Partnering with Maintenance to develop and implement Operator Based Care plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership
Metrics
Individual Goals and Objectives
Presence of Operator Control Plans
Employee Training Plans
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree in Engineering
EXPERIENCE :
Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or technical environment
Completion of an engineering related Development Program or similar experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Understands customer needs, product specifications, basic cost drivers and the Critical Process Variables (CPVs) that impact these elements
Understands and works with basic principles of engineering
Understands statistical concepts including trial design, data analysis, control charts, process capability and design of experiments to drive process improvements
Understands basic elements of producing fiberglass including raw materials, processes and control systems
Ability to communicate with and engage employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects at one time
Lean Certification or evidence of Lean Manufacturing experience
Highly ethical: Can be trusted to do only the "right thing" for the employees, shareholders and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
Results-oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with the status quo, continually striving for excellence.
Change agent: Capable of creating a vision of improved performance and engaging others to achieve goals. Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.
Ability to travel 5-10%
About Owens Corning
Owens 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
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.
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