Sr Engineering Specialist

Owens Corning Foundation; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support mechanical systems within an assigned mill area, lead some capital projects, and troubleshoot equipment. You will work closely with maintenance and area operations, applying broad mechanical engineering fundamentals to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a 4+ year track record in mechanical engineering, hydraulics experience a plus, and proficiency with AutoCAD to create and update drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer or related.
• Hydraulics experience is a plus.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics, fan/pump curves, P&IDs.
• Familiar with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to mill area needs to maintain production.
• Specify, support, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment including motors, couplings, gearboxes, fans, pumps, piping/ductwork.
• Occasional structural analysis/design work and psychrometric analysis as needed.
• Lead and offer mechanical engineering support for capital projects.
• Coordinate with Electrical and Process Engineers, and area operations and maintenance.
• Define scopes of work with contractors and manage scheduling communications.
• Create and update drawings in AutoCAD.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulics

P&ID reading

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer will regularly support the mechanical systems within an assigned area of the mill and will occasionally be asked to provide engineering support for other areas. Works closely with other area personnel of various disciplines. Will be asked to lead some area-specific capital projects as well as mechanical troubleshooting efforts. Will need a firm grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Engineering support for mill area needs in order to maintain production
• Specify, support, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, motors, couplings, clutches, gearboxes, fans, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, steam systems, conveying (mechanical or pneumatic), and piping/ductwork
• Occasional structural analysis/design work
• Occasional psychrometric analysis
• Work with maintenance resources on troubleshooting and equipment modifications
• Lead and offer mechanical engineering support for capital projects
• Coordinate with Electrical and Process Engineers, as well as area operations and maintenance
• Define scopes of work with contractors and clearly communicate scheduling coordination efforts
• Create and update drawings in Autocad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer or related preferred
• Hydraulics experience is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, fan/pump curves, P&IDs, etc.
• Familiar with Autocad

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). 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.