Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, Capital Projects, PLC

Owens Corning; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and optimization across manufacturing lines. The role drives capital projects, collaborates with equipment vendors, and implements Lean/Six Sigma improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year engineering degree and 7+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering, with strong PLC/T PM experience and excellent cross-functional communication skills to work with teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering position.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains engineering objectives and initiatives
• Devises short and long term capital investment strategy
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Supports production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies
• Create and maintain Process Flow, PFMEA, Standard Operating Procedures and Line Balance documentation
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; tests finished- product and process capabilities; establishes standards; confirms manufacturing processes
• Maintains error-proofing methodologies and shop floor layout enhancements and update master CAD layouts
• Supports department or maintenance projects / activities with good engineering direction
• Facilitates process/continued improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Cost estimates and documents all engineering changes
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• Follows through with outside contractors and vendors to ensure that installation of new equipment, repairs existing equipment and any and all work performed is satisfactory before the contractor or vendor is released from liability
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Assists in the implementation of capital and related improvements operating projects

Skills

PLC programming

TPM experience

Manufacturing processes

Process improvement

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail orientation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Owens Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and optimization across manufacturing lines. The role drives capital projects, collaborates with equipment vendors, and implements Lean/Six Sigma improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year engineering degree and 7+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering, with strong PLC/T PM experience and excellent cross-functional communication skills to work with teams and suppliers.