The manufacturing engineer ensures the finished product meets customer needs. This position is responsible for initiating and implementing technical improvements, preventing and resolving technical problems, defining best practice standards, and assessing the capabilities of the processes. The manufacturing engineer will provide all aspects of technical leadership in the improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment efficiencies, productivity, and quality.Safety – Our employees live injury-free lives, and safety is a condition of employmentProduct Quality – We provide the best quality to our customersProductivity Improvement – All areas continually increasing productivity gains utilizing the TPM principlesCapital – We have the right capital deployed and utilized to achieve manufacturing excellenceCost – We are the lowest delivered cost leaderReports to: Technical LeaderSpan of Control: No direct reportsJOB RESPONSIBILITIESProvides leadership to Process Improvement and Process Control activities and projectsWork with a safety mindset to eliminate process variation and instabilityConduct process audits to review Critical Product Characteristics (CPCs) and Critical Process Variables (CPVs)Evaluate and improve process consistency and capability (Cpk)Implement centerlines for CPV based on CPC specificationsDevelop and implement Operator Control Plans to ensure that all products meet specifications at the lowest costIdentify, analyze, and eliminate common causes of product and process lossesPartner with S&T and TPM resources to identifying and implementing process improvements and best practicesImplementing corrective actions for issues surfaced through quality complaints and hold tagsEstablish processes for all critical tasks and audit for adherence and compliancePartner with operations and maintenance to resolve equipment issuesIdentifying and requesting capital funding for process improvements, new equipment, modifications, etc.Coach, train, mentor and provide leadership to operators and technicians on the importance of the manufacturing process and process control procedures.Educating primary employees in the manufacturing process and process control proceduresPartnering with operations and maintenance to develop and implement TPM standards for equipment to ensure employee comprehension and ownershipPartnering with Product Leadership to develop Product Specifications that are achievable in the manufacturing environment and meet customer FFUsPartnering with Product Stewardship to ensure all BOM and raw materials match the manufacturing and raw material specifications and are tied back to our internal cost standardsProvides leadership and project management to improve product quality, equipment uptime, and line utilization at the Waxahachie plant.Utilize TPM methodologies to identify process issues and improve equipment reliability, process capability, and product quality.Evaluate and train others on the CPCs required to provide our customers with a quality productDevelop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectationsLead experiments and trials for new and existing products to ensure they meet customer's fitness for useApply sound engineering practices towards the completion of improvement projectsJOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentPREFERRED EXPERIENCEBackgroundin technical insulation, continuous processing, TPM, Six Sigma and Lean principlesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge of glass melting, binder formulation, fiberizing, forming, cure, and packaging processes preferredKnowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis or equivalent processListening, comprehension, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve plant objectivesManage projects through completion and achieve results both individually and through teamsLead change through influence and without having direct line leadership of the teamProblem solving skills to quickly assess situations, develop appropriate solutions, and manage executionUtilizing data and data collection systems for loss analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costsCreate and implement strategic operational plansOutside-in perspective and understanding that all business opportunities start with knowledge of how to create value for customerOwens 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.Nearest Major Market: DallasNearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth#J-18808-Ljbffr