Regional Process Engineer
Description:
The Foamular Insulation plants are located in Tallmadge, OH; Rockford, IL; Gresham, OR; and Valleyfield, Quebec.
All Foamular plants operate continuously and run 24/7 in a customer-focused environment.
The number one priority is the Safety of the employees and Owens Corning is committed to having not only an injury-free workplace, but also a scratch-free workplace.
The Regional Process Engineer for Foamular Insulation assists all facilities with technical and business leadership in product manufacturing, quality control, and product specifications.
The Regional Process Engineer interfaces across the technical network in the Foam Business to provide solutions to product manufacturing challenges as well as advances and innovation in manufacturing processes and materials.
The position acts as the subject matter expert in the plant on all process, quality, and material areas.
As a member of the Foam NLT the position also coaches and advises production team(s) and is responsible for assisting the growth and development of all Engineers and Extruder Technicians in the plant(s).
Responsibilities:
Technical ExcellenceResponsible for driving excellent performance in all extrusion and downline processes Prove out all product capabilities and constantly drive for improvement in product characteristics, system capability, and consistency of results Establish repeatable recipes and settings for each productEstablish extruder start-up and shut-down processesDrive product changeover consistency and effectivenessInterface with Engineering and S&T to solve all product and material challengesConduct process improvement trials and incorporate learnings into technical improvement plansKeeps current in extrusion and materials science, and constantly searches for potential opportunities to improve in plant processes and materialsMetricsYieldDensityThroughputProduct QualityQuality ControlAct as the gatekeeper to ensure all quality control specifications are met for all productsKeep current on all QC specifications and act as the subject-matter expert for QC Educate all plant leadership and primary employees on quality control requirementsTrain all primary employees on QC procedures and processesInterface with Foam QC resources to ensure that the plant has adopted all current QC specifications.
Customer complaintsProduct loss attributed to QC failureKnowing Our CustomersContinuously elevates the customer perspective through knowledge of product characteristics, applications, and customer needs.
Works to understand all phases of product distribution, sales, and field use.
Constantly strives to improve product performance in all areas, and matches up customer needs with technical solutions.
MetricsCustomer feedbackQuality control metrics Leading and Developing TalentAs the primary support resource of all Process Engineers/Extrusion Technicians in the facilities.
Leads, coaches and teaches employees to reinforce OC values and ownership of plant processes and performanceGrows technical capability of the Extruder Technicians through focused training across the division.
Automation Controls Twin Thread knowledge Job Requirements
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
Advanced degree in engineering preferred.
5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Extrusion process experience strongly preferredAcademic and practical knowledge of materials science and manufacturing processesExperience and success coaching and leading teams in a high employee engagement/empowerment cultureTraining and developing technical skills in othersManaging and delivering results through projects and initiatives Knowledge and Skills:
Leading and developing others - is mature, balanced, and professional when acting to lead others.
Able to lead and grow talent without direct authority.
Skilled and confident when coaching and advising primary employees.
Quick learner - ability to learn concepts and new skills at a very rapid pace and apply learnings to the job.
Can understand deep and complex scientific concepts and troubleshoot problems based on abstract data.
Collaborator - builds relationships easily with others, and collaborates across leadership and technical networks to drive initiatives and resultsBusiness acumen - Demonstrates understanding of the financials and metrics of the business as well as technical areas.
Shows appreciation for, understands and balances the needs of employees with the needs of the businessCurrent professional knowledge - of latest research areas in extrusion processes and materials, and a passion for applying these conceptsExcellent communicator - written and oral, including presentation and training skills.
Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Engages and cares for others, starting with safety.
Quality- and detail-driven - unyielding performance expectations of self and others in the area of quality controlGets the whole customer thing - has a strong customer-focused inclination.
Achieves results fast, individually and through teams - can synthesize data and multiple points of view quickly and creatively to arrive at balanced solutions.
Has a strong bias for action.
Takes business risks, grows from failures and celebrates success.
Likes people and working in teamsMakes self betterIntelligent and conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standardsFlexibility to travel 50% of the time.
About Owens Corning Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation.
Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow.
We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 19,000 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 2022 sales of $9.
8 billion.
For more information, visit .
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Foamular Insulation plants are located in Tallmadge, OH; Rockford, IL; Gresham, OR; and Valleyfield, Quebec.
All Foamular plants operate continuously and run 24/7 in a customer-focused environment.
The number one priority is the Safety of the employees and Owens Corning is committed to having not only an injury-free workplace, but also a scratch-free workplace.
The Regional Process Engineer for Foamular Insulation assists all facilities with technical and business leadership in product manufacturing, quality control, and product specifications.
The Regional Process Engineer interfaces across the technical network in the Foam Business to provide solutions to product manufacturing challenges as well as advances and innovation in manufacturing processes and materials.
The position acts as the subject matter expert in the plant on all process, quality, and material areas.
As a member of the Foam NLT the position also coaches and advises production team(s) and is responsible for assisting the growth and development of all Engineers and Extruder Technicians in the plant(s).
Responsibilities:
Technical ExcellenceResponsible for driving excellent performance in all extrusion and downline processes Prove out all product capabilities and constantly drive for improvement in product characteristics, system capability, and consistency of results Establish repeatable recipes and settings for each productEstablish extruder start-up and shut-down processesDrive product changeover consistency and effectivenessInterface with Engineering and S&T to solve all product and material challengesConduct process improvement trials and incorporate learnings into technical improvement plansKeeps current in extrusion and materials science, and constantly searches for potential opportunities to improve in plant processes and materialsMetricsYieldDensityThroughputProduct QualityQuality ControlAct as the gatekeeper to ensure all quality control specifications are met for all productsKeep current on all QC specifications and act as the subject-matter expert for QC Educate all plant leadership and primary employees on quality control requirementsTrain all primary employees on QC procedures and processesInterface with Foam QC resources to ensure that the plant has adopted all current QC specifications.
Customer complaintsProduct loss attributed to QC failureKnowing Our CustomersContinuously elevates the customer perspective through knowledge of product characteristics, applications, and customer needs.
Works to understand all phases of product distribution, sales, and field use.
Constantly strives to improve product performance in all areas, and matches up customer needs with technical solutions.
MetricsCustomer feedbackQuality control metrics Leading and Developing TalentAs the primary support resource of all Process Engineers/Extrusion Technicians in the facilities.
Leads, coaches and teaches employees to reinforce OC values and ownership of plant processes and performanceGrows technical capability of the Extruder Technicians through focused training across the division.
Automation Controls Twin Thread knowledge Job Requirements
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
Advanced degree in engineering preferred.
5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Extrusion process experience strongly preferredAcademic and practical knowledge of materials science and manufacturing processesExperience and success coaching and leading teams in a high employee engagement/empowerment cultureTraining and developing technical skills in othersManaging and delivering results through projects and initiatives Knowledge and Skills:
Leading and developing others - is mature, balanced, and professional when acting to lead others.
Able to lead and grow talent without direct authority.
Skilled and confident when coaching and advising primary employees.
Quick learner - ability to learn concepts and new skills at a very rapid pace and apply learnings to the job.
Can understand deep and complex scientific concepts and troubleshoot problems based on abstract data.
Collaborator - builds relationships easily with others, and collaborates across leadership and technical networks to drive initiatives and resultsBusiness acumen - Demonstrates understanding of the financials and metrics of the business as well as technical areas.
Shows appreciation for, understands and balances the needs of employees with the needs of the businessCurrent professional knowledge - of latest research areas in extrusion processes and materials, and a passion for applying these conceptsExcellent communicator - written and oral, including presentation and training skills.
Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
Engages and cares for others, starting with safety.
Quality- and detail-driven - unyielding performance expectations of self and others in the area of quality controlGets the whole customer thing - has a strong customer-focused inclination.
Achieves results fast, individually and through teams - can synthesize data and multiple points of view quickly and creatively to arrive at balanced solutions.
Has a strong bias for action.
Takes business risks, grows from failures and celebrates success.
Likes people and working in teamsMakes self betterIntelligent and conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standardsFlexibility to travel 50% of the time.
About Owens Corning Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation.
Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow.
We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 19,000 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 2022 sales of $9.
8 billion.
For more information, visit .
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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