Sr Plant Engineering Lead

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As a member of Global Insulation COE, the Sr Process Engineer provides process and technical expertise to help drive operational stability, quality improvements and productivity in our manufacturing process. The Sr Process Engineer champions the use of data driven, structured problem-solving methods to resolve and prevent losses in our operations, partners with process and product development to industrialize solutions across our manufacturing network and is a key partner in our digital transformation journey.

The foam Sr. Process Engineer not only interacts with the plant process leaders but helps coordinate activities between all teams supporting the manufacturing facilities with a long term perspective.

The Regional Process Engineer will support the Foam NA and LA plants and will travel 30% regularly and up to 70% during times of heavy conversion projects.

Reports to:   Director of Engineering – Global Insulation COE

Location: Remote role; must be located within driving distance of from a NA foam plant (Russellville, AR; Rockford, IL; Tallmadge, OH).

Span of Control:  Individual Contributor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Live the Owens Corning Safety Stand –
  • Ensures a safe and environmentally compliant workplace where safety is a priority
  • Sustainability and Environmental Compliance / Stewardship.
• Operationalizing Product/Process Development –
  • Early involvement in the product development and process trials
  • Participate in HAZOP analysis for process changes and new equipment introduction 
  • Conversion and rollout support (NGX recipes, BA development, new raw materials, new equipment technology, etc.)
• Productivity initiatives –
  • Involved in new product qualification, Network optimization work
  • Raw Material substitution implementation
  • Identify and Lead Product Development Cost Optimization, collaborates with plant cost reduction initiatives
• Knowledge Retention / Training –
  • Critical Process Variable (CPV) and Critical Process Outputs (CPO) audits
  • Development & delivery of training to ensure necessary product/process knowledge in plant technical teams
  • Accelerate learning after heavy attrition or for new engineers in plants with heavy investment/project activity though mentoring and coaching of new foamies supporting plant activities.
  • Business FI/QM Leader: problem solving methodologies and case studies
• New Capability Development    
  • Digital Manufacturing – Remote Monitoring and Upset Prediction/Alerting, Process Modeling (i.e. TwinThread, S&T models, Seeq tool for analysis, etc.)
  • Partners with Regional Controls & Automation Engineers for implementation of process automation projects (AspenTech DMC controllers, Foam Touchless Process)
  • Partners with Circular Economy and S&T on Sustainability and GWP reduction initiatives
• Escalation point for technical / process troubleshooting
  • Collaborates to solution identification and replication for common issues across plants.
  • Helps troubleshoot chronic problems in operations (i.e pieces in the die, tear offs, melt temperature oscillations, unmelted particles in the board and other common process/product upsets)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing experience

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years technical experience in manufacturing operations (i.e. Manufacturing /Process Engineer)
• Proven results in driving product and process improvement in the manufacturing environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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 fast both individually and through teams
• An inspirational leader

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.