Plant Engineering Lead
Owens Corning
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Ocala • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Provide process and technical expertise to drive operational stability improvements and productivity
- Champion data driven, structured problem-solving and monitoring methods
- Partner with process and product development to industrialize solutions across manufacturing network
- Ensure engineering projects align with plant priorities
- Identify and implement machine or equipment improvements
- Lead product development and process trials
- Monitor and analyze production lines for statistical control
- Drive resolution to production and quality losses
- Support key process initiatives
- Conduct research and trials for new/improved processes
- Troubleshoot problems in manufacturing processes
- Evaluate processes/equipment for compliance with environmental/safety regulations
- Create training and standard operating procedures
- Lead new product qualification and network optimization work
- Identify and lead product design cost optimization
- Deliver training to ensure necessary product/process knowledge in plant teams
- Lead development of new manufacturing capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics or related discipline
- 5+ years of technical experience in manufacturing operations (Can be 3+ years)
- Proven results in driving products and process improvement in manufacturing environment
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing, and / or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience
- Familiarity with CAM software and CAD/CAM systems
- Technically orientated and knowledgeable in manufacturing systems
- Ability to create and drive change
- Multilinguals English-Spanish speaking candidates are a plus
- Knowledge of CNC machining processes
- Experience with CNC‑machined parts and assemblies, with strong knowledge of GD&T and tight‑tolerance machining practices.
Benefits
- Safety policies
- Environmentally compliant workplace
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee learning and training
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
manufacturing operationsprocess improvementSix Sigma Green BeltLean ManufacturingTotal Productive MaintenanceCAM softwareCAD/CAM systemsCNC machining processesGD&Ttight-tolerance machining
Soft Skills
problem-solvingleadershipchange managementcommunicationcollaborationtraining deliveryanalytical skillsresearch skillstroubleshootingprocess evaluation
Certifications
Bachelor of Science DegreeSix Sigma Green Belt