Overview
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The Process Engineering Lead is responsible for process stability, process control improvements, quality initiatives, identifying and solving process issues, providing technical support to the plants, and implementing productivity gains. This role also includes commissioning and design of capital projects. The main objective is to collaborate with operations teams to improve and sustain stability at shingle sites by increasing material efficiency, machine uptime, and process stability, with a focus on the wrapper, palletizer, and autocatcher areas and controls systems. This position reports to the Roofing Corporate Engineering Leader and has no direct reports but provides support and coaching to Technical Leaders and site subject matter experts across the division. This role supports all Shingle Manufacturing sites.
Job Responsibilities
- Living the Safety stand and adhering to safety responsibilities
- Educate team members on safe work processes and procedures and enforce safe practices when visiting roofing plants
- Effectively communicate Owens Corning's Safety Stand with external contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Wrapper, Palletizer, Autocatcher Subject Matter Expert – learn the Shingle Making process and become the expert for wrapper, palletizer, and autocatcher areas; lead projects, analyze process data, provide feedback to plants, and make recommendations to optimize performance
- Drive improvements in process controls, including PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and automation strategies to enhance uptime and reliability
- Enable effective use of new process technologies in Roofing processes through training and enabling plant teams
- Network with roofing plants, Science & Technology (S&T), and other groups to identify and implement best practices for continuous improvement of plant performance metrics
- Support the commissioning and startup of capital projects as needed
- Implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions for issues surfaced through losses, leveraging digital tools
- Support Design and Commissioning of Capital & Productivity Projects – identify and implement equipment and controls system improvements, provide technical oversight for design reviews, and support commissioning efforts with Capital Engineering and Productivity teams; utilize lessons learned
- Ensure preventative and predictive plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to installation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment and machinery are built and executed
- Commission and support project startup as the technical and process resource when applicable, working with plant and Capital engineering teams
- Coaching and Consulting – support and train site employees at all levels on technical information and problem solving, with a focus on Technical Leaders
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for wrappers, palletizers, autocatchers, and related controls systems
- Document knowledge into a knowledge repository and share knowledge with key personnel and stakeholders
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferredEquivalent combination of relevant education and experience consideredMinimum of 3 years' experience in manufacturing or technical environment; heavy manufacturing in continuous operations or paper industry highly preferred2+ years in process improvement / engineering role preferred3+ years in roofing process engineering and / or controls role preferredAbility to travel 40–50% as neededSix Sigma Green Belt certification preferredKnowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to analyze and use data to drive sustainable equipment and controls improvementsExperience with Rockwell Automation systems – drives, PLCs, HMIs, etc. preferredAbility to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneouslyAbility to influence without authorityAbility to use data to establish ROI for improvementsExperience in cross-functional teams and effective communicationSix Sigma experience including statistics, trial design, data analysis, and control chartingProject management experience; understand internal and external needsComputer skills; Braincube, Aspentech, and other industrial analytics platforms preferredKnowledge of Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and Total Productive Maintenance activities preferredThe base salary range for this position is $89,000-$125,000 with potential for additional compensation based on related qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision / life / disability, 401k with company match, generous PTO, Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program, and more.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. We employ more than 25,000 people in 31 countries, with 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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