Sr Corporate Engineering Lead

Sr. Corporate Engineering Lead

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Process Engineering Lead is responsible for implementing process stability initiatives, identifying and solving process related problems, and providing knowledge and support to the plants that align with the goals of the Roofing business. This requires the use of process & engineering skills and resources to achieve and sustain process stability. This role is focused on the coating application and filled coating process of shingle making, and will be the Subject Matter Expert for the Shingle business. This role will be the technical champion for the design and commissioning of the Capex projects specifically focused on the coater and filled coating processes.

The main responsibility of the Process Engineering Lead is to collaborate with operations teams and the RMDC (remote monitoring diagnostic center) team to improve and sustain stability of roofing manufacturing through increasing material efficiency, increasing machine uptime, and increasing process stability. The successful candidate will work with plant operations teams to eliminate waste and improve safety, quality and productivity. The candidate collaborates with roofing operations (the customer) to improve the process. The role will contribute to the operation team’s efforts to foster a proactive culture that ensures a quality product is being manufactured to exceed customer expectations.

REPORTS TO:   This position reports to the Roofing Engineering Leader

SPAN OF CONTROL:  This position has no direct reports. This role is also expected to provide support and coaching to Technical Leaders and the site subject matter experts across the division. 

REGION: This position will support the 13 Shingle Sites across the U.S. in major cities.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                  

Safety

• Ensure a safe work environment through employee coaching and engagement
• Educate team members on safe work processes and procedures and enforces good safety practices when visiting roofing plants
• Effectively communicates Owens Corning’s Safety Stand with external contractors/parties and ensures that they work according to our safety standards 

• Lead Process Improvement Projects & Proliferate Process Knowledge
  • Analyzes process data, providing feedback to plants and make recommendations to optimize process performance
  • Enable effective use of new process technologies in the Roofing process through training and enabling plant teams
  • Networks with shingle plants, Science & Technology (S&T) and other relevant groups to identify and implement best practices for continuous improvement of plant performance metrics
  • Lead projects to improve quality, productivity, and eliminate losses, specifically granule related savings through application optimization and implementing novel recycle systems
  • Implements root-cause analysis and corrective actions for issues surfaced through losses, leveraging digital tools
  • Learn the Roofing process at the plant level and with other Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to become a process knowledge expert for the Roofing team for coater and filled coating
  • Long term development would be focused on knowledge proliferation of the backend of the shingle making process
• Support Design and Commissioning of Capital & Productivity Projects
  • Identifies and implements equipment improvements, working directly with the Capital Engineering team and Productivity team as needed
  • Uses a comprehensive Management of Change process on projects with Lessons Learned after completion of projects
  • Ensures that preventative and predictive plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the installation, maintenance and repair of plant equipment and machinery are built and executed
  • Aids in the development and implementation of the Roofing capital plan, Roofing site improvement plans, and Roofing process stability plan
  • Commissions and supports project startup as the technical and process resource when applicable, working directly with plant and Capital engineering teams

• Coaching and Consulting
  • Executes training plans for Technical Leaders and creates a continuous learning environment for employees
  • Serves as a Subject Matter expert for Coater and Filled Coating shingle subprocesses
  • Trains and directs the work of skilled craft people in advanced process control understanding
  • Documents knowledge into knowledge repository, and shares knowledge with key personnel and stakeholders

• Other work/responsibilities as directed by plant leadership, operations team, or Division 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing or technical environment; heavy manufacturing in a continuous operation or paper industry highly preferred
• 2+ years in process improvement type role preferred
• 3+ years in roofing process and data analytics type role preferred
• Ability to travel 40-50% as needed for role
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and use data to drive sustainable equipment improvements
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities or projects at one time
• Ability to influence without authority
• Can use data effectively to establish concrete Return on Investment (ROI) of suggestions
• Experience working in a cross functional team environment and effectively transfer knowledge at all levels through effective communication skills
• Experience with project management; understand internal and external needs
• Computer and Software competencies; skills in Braincube, and Aspentech preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis, failure modes effects and analysis, and other Total Productive Maintenance activities preferred

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.