Manufacturing EngineerThe Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for performance and continued growth of the Fort Smith manufacturing facility, including the safety of all employees, process optimization, and training and development. This position strives to provide an environment for continuous improvement and target achievement for their team of responsibility and throughout the facility.Job ResponsibilitiesLiving the Owens Corning Safety Stand – Living SafelyEnsures a safe and environmentally compliant workplace where safety is a first priorityLeads by example through hazard recognition and eliminationDelivery to Customer and BusinessBeing a subject matter expert on the critical product characteristics required to provide customers with a quality productDeveloping and implementing procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectationsSupporting trials for new and existing products to ensure they meet customer fitness for useCoordinating with upstream and downstream processes to meet production demands aligning people, raw material and machine capacitiesProcess PerformanceSupport the TPM process through daily management and participating in AM area or pillar teams as requiredAccountable for ensuring process is run to specifications utilizing SPC controlPlan and execute planned maintenance shutdown work for operations coordinating with the planned maintenance pillarThis position will be the primary point of contact for line issues and management as neededSupport plant maintenance and operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and technology transferPerform root cause analysis in partnership with key stakeholders to address quality issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsetsAnalyze product and process data to optimize performance. Identify and implement process improvements and best practices with the goals being enhanced safety, functionality and efficiencyLeading and Developing TalentEducate primary employees in the manufacturing process and process control proceduresEngage team members to collaboratively own the success of the business by contributing to continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, productivity, etc.Recognize and reward positive behaviors and contributions to critical plant performance metricsEffectively communicate critical plant performance metrics to team members daily to ensure engagementMonitor and enforce all plant and corporate policies and proceduresLeverage standard work to minimize variation and wasteLead focused improvement activities to improve process capability and efficiencies, reduce costs and eliminate wastePartner with relevant stakeholders to optimize the process and drive continuous improvement initiativesParticipate in and lead TPM, Kaizen and 5S events in various work areas throughout the plantEssential QualificationsExperienceBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2 or more years technical experience in a manufacturing environment or 5+ years progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environmentEligible for work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipDemonstrated experience in root cause analysisProficiency in Microsoft Office productsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesPossesses strong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated leadership in sustaining and improving plant safetyIn-depth knowledge and understanding of work processes and procedures on one or more production linesStrong technical acumenDemonstrated success utilizing continuous improvement toolsDemonstrated ability to assess performance gaps and coach for resultsAbility to make decisions quickly and adapt to unplanned situationsAbility to work well as part of a team and within a matrixed organizationStrong verbal and written communication skillsGood listening and comprehension skillsResolves conflict as neededEssential Physical RequirementsAbility to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific taskExposure to hot/cold temperature – periodicallyExposure to noise – periodicallyHand/eye coordination – continuouslyWalk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaksLift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistanceClimb stairs, steps, and laddersAbility to work extended hours as necessaryOperate computers and computerized equipment for quality, safety and compliance testing and trainingCommunicate with coworkers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communicationsPossess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, a computer and other standard office equipmentVision is adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perceptionOwens 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr