Process SME Engineer Corporate Engineering LeadPURPOSE OF THE JOB This position will provide plant sites with process and controls support and develop/implement gold standards and best practices to achieve best-in-class Door making performance. This role is a key contributor to the success of our manufacturing operations, with a primary focus on Process improvements, troubleshooting, Project startups and a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Doors Plants. This role will be the technical champion for the design and commissioning of the Capex projects for Door's business.
The main responsibility of the Process SME Engineer is to collaborate with operations teams and COE (center of Excellence) to improve and sustain stability of Doors manufacturing through increasing material efficiency, increasing machine uptime, and increasing process stability. The successful candidate will work with plant operations teams to eliminate waste and improve safety, quality and productivity. The candidate collaborates with Door's operations (the customer) with a customer centric approach. This role will contribute to the operation's team efforts to foster a proactive culture that ensures a quality product is being manufactured to exceed customer expectations.
REPORTS TO: This position reports to the Process SME Manager.
TRAVEL: 40-50% typical, or as needed.
SPAN OF CONTROL: This position has no direct reports. This role is also expected to provide support and coaching to Process and Technical teams and the site subject matter experts across the division.
REGION: This position will support 4 - 6 of the plants in Doors Division (except Components) in the US, with very minimal support in Canada and Mexico, as needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Safety
- Ensure a safe work environment through employee coaching and engagement
- Educate team members on safe work processes and procedures and enforces good safety practices when visiting Doors plants
- Effectively communicates Owens Corning's Safety Stand with external contractors/parties and ensures that they work according to our safety standards
Process Optimization
- Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Doors business Processes.
- Provide support to sites with a customer centric approach by leading projects to improve performance, eliminate losses, and document training for these systems to achieve enhanced OEE of equipment.
- Collaborate with plant teams to standardize best practices and improve process capability. Create Gold Standards for Process and implement in other Sister plants .
- Analyze process data to identify chronic issues and implement sustainable solutions and provide feedback to plants and make recommendations to optimize process performance
- Support product and process experimentation in partnership with Science & Technology (S&T) for these systems
- Enable effective use of new process technologies in the Doors process through training and enabling plant teams
- Networks with Door plants, Science & Technology (S&T) and other relevant groups to identify and implement best practices for continuous improvement of plant performance metrics
- Implements root-cause analysis and corrective actions for issues surfaced through losses, leveraging digital tools
Support Design and Commissioning of Capital & Productivity Projects
- Identifies and implements equipment improvements, working directly with the Capital Engineering team and Productivity team as needed
- Uses a comprehensive Management of Change process on projects with Lessons Learned after completion of projects
- Ensures that preventative and predictive plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the installation, maintenance and repair of plant equipment and machinery are built and executed
- Aids in the development and implementation of the Doors capital plan, Doors site improvement plans, and Doors process stability plan
- Commissions and supports project startup as the technical and process resource when applicable, working directly with plant and Capital engineering teams
Coaching and Consulting
- Executes training plans for plant Operations/Maint/Technical Leaders and creates a continuous learning environment for employees
- Trains and directs the work of skilled craft people in advanced process control understanding
- Documents knowledge into knowledge repository, and shares knowledge with key personnel and stakeholders
- Other work/responsibilities as directed by plant leadership, operations team, or Division
JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline preferred or equivalent experience in lieu
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or technical environment; heavy manufacturing in a Discrete operation or Wood industry highly preferred
- Ability to travel 40-50% as needed for role
- Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to analyze and use data to drive sustainable equipment improvements
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities or projects at one time
- Ability to influence without authority
- Can use data effectively to establish concrete Return on Investment (ROI) of suggestions
- Experience working in a cross functional team environment and effectively transfer knowledge at all levels through effective communication skills
- Experience with project management; understanding internal and external needs
- Computer and Software competencies; skills in Braincube, and Aspentech preferred
- Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis, failure modes effects and analysis, and other Total Productive Maintenance activities preferred
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
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.
