Manufacturing Engineer Job at Owens Corning (Joplin)

Manufacturing Engineer

Owens Corning

Location:
United States , Joplin

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Sr. Engineering Specialist (Manufacturing Engineer) ensures that our end product meets customer needs. This position is responsible for initiating and implementing technical improvements, preventing and resolving technical problems, and assessing the capabilities of the processes. The manufacturing engineer will provide all aspects of technical leadership in the improvement of manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment efficiencies, and product quality.

Job Responsibility:

Adhere to all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards
Develop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations
Support process and product development trials
Maintain master files and history on all specifications and procedures
Identify opportunities for process improvement resulting in increased productivity, improved product quality, and reduced process variability
Analyze product and process data, providing feedback and making recommendations to optimize performance
Monitor and maintain all process-related programs to control product specifications and set points
Implement best practices for process setup, maintenance, and process control
Perform spot-checks and routine audits related to the production process and quality testing
Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and Leadership, as well as all customers
Provide leadership and project management to improve product quality, equipment uptime, and line utilization at the Joplin plant
Utilize Root Cause Analysis methods to problem solve process issues and increase equipment reliability, process capability, and improve product quality
Apply sound engineering practices towards the completion of improvement projects
Provide project management to capital projects to ensure on-time and on-budget completion
Identify and eliminate common causes of product and process variation (troubleshooting)
Identify and implement process improvements and best practices
Must partner with COE for mineral wool
Implement corrective actions for issues surfaced through quality complaints and hold tags
Identify and request capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc
Coach, train, mentor and provide leadership to equipment operators, maintenance technicians, and production technicians on the manufacturing process and process control procedures
Partner with Maintenance to develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership
Partner with our Product Technical Leaders to develop Product Specifications that are achievable and capable in the manufacturing environment

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
2-4 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance methodology and implementation and/or Lean certification preferred
1-2 Years of experience in coordinating and managing tasks with hourly technicians is preferred
Ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams to achieve plant objectives
Strong listening and comprehension skills
Ability to lead Continuous Improvement/ Focused Improvement projects as desired
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
Strong analytical skillset
Business and Financial acumen to understand the drivers of success and how they interact
External perspective and understanding that all business opportunities start with the knowledge of how to create value for the customer
Strong trouble-shooting skills
Utilize Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, AutoCAD
Utilize SAP for data entry and reporting

Nice to have:

Experience with Total Productive Maintenance methodology and implementation and/or Lean certification preferred
1-2 Years of experience in coordinating and managing tasks with hourly technicians is preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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