Live the Owens Corning Safety Stand – ensure a safe and environmentally compliant workplace where safety is a priority
Support Sustainability and Environmental Compliance/Stewardship initiatives
Operationalize product/process development with early involvement in product development and process trials
Participate in HAZOP analysis for process changes and new equipment introduction
Provide conversion and rollout support (NGX recipes, BA development, new raw materials, new equipment technology)
Lead productivity initiatives, new product qualification, and network optimization work
Implement raw material substitutions and product development cost optimization
Conduct Knowledge Retention/Training including CPV and CPO audits and deliver training to plant technical teams
Mentor and coach new engineers and accelerate learning after attrition or heavy project activity
Serve as Business FI/QM Leader for problem solving methodologies and case studies
Drive new capability development and digital manufacturing (remote monitoring, upset prediction/alerting, process modeling)
Partner with Regional Controls & Automation Engineers for process automation projects and with Circular Economy and S&T on sustainability and GWP reduction
Act as escalation point for technical/process troubleshooting and collaborate to replicate solutions across plants
Report to Director of Engineering – Global Insulation COE and support Foam NA and LA plants with regional coordination and travel
Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
3+ years technical experience in manufacturing operations (Manufacturing/Process Engineer)
Proven results in driving product and process improvement in the manufacturing environment
Utilizing data systems, TPM and/or Six Sigma methods to eliminate manufacturing losses/waste
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 quickly individually and through teams
Inspirational leadership
Willingness/ability to travel regularly (approximately 30% and up to 70% during heavy conversion projects)
Must be located within driving distance of a North American foam plant (Russellville, AR; Rockford, IL; Tallmadge, OH)