Batch and Furnace Engineer

Company: OWENS CORNING
Location: Waxahachie
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Batch and Furnace Engineer is accountable to establish and maintain processes and procedures to safely operate the batch house and furnaces to meet codes, specifications, and to continuously improve the glass making process by eliminating waste, improving safety, reducing cost, increasing capacity and productivity, and improving the product per customer requirements.Reports to: This position reports to the Technical Leader.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1. Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.The Batch and Furnace Engineer will have responsibility for:

• Ensuring a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is a first priority
• Ensuring that all control plans, work instructions, standard work, and other procedures related to the technical operation of the batch house and furnaces ensure the safety of employees
• Developing risk assessments for critical tasks including emergency responseMetrics
  • Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leader
  • Safety metrics - RIR, first aids, near misses, SAFE and Critical 6 2. Knowing our CustomersThe Batch Furnace Engineer will have responsibility for:
    • Identifying, understanding, and teaching others the Critical Process Characteristics required to provide our customers with a quality product, beginning with the base glass.
    • Developing and implementing procedures and systems to ensure glass/products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, including supporting experiments or trials for new and existing productsMetrics
      • Customer FFU
      • Schedule Attainment
      • Quality Assurance3. Process PerformanceThe Batch and Furnace Engineer will have responsibility for:
        • Conducting process audits to review Critical Process Variables and implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets
        • Determining process and product consistency and capability (Cpk)
        • Implementing control charting schemes for Critical Process Variables based on ISBMS and S&T specifications
        • Developing and implementing Operator Control Plans and Standard Work to ensure that all processes and products meet specifications at the lowest cost.
        • Identifying and eliminating common causes of process variation (troubleshooting)
        • Analyzing process data, providing feedback, and making recommendations to optimize performance
        • Identifying and implementing process and best practices. Improvements may originate from S&T, ISBMS, or other facilities
        • Leading investigation of and implementing corrective actions for issues surfaced through process related issues.
        • Coaching, counseling, and training all employees on process control and lean tools.
        • Establishing processes for all critical tasks and audit for adherence and compliance
        • Partner with maintenance and peer Manufacturing Engineers to resolve equipment issues and improve equipment reliability.
        • Identifying and requesting capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.Metrics
          • Operational Efficiencies - CE, OI, Mix Adjusted Pack Rate
          • Critical Process Variables
          • Cost Metrics
          • Environmental Compliance
            4. Leading and Developing TalentThe Batch and Furnace Engineer will have responsibility for:
            • Educating primary employees in the glass melting process, process control procedures, and emergency response procedures.
            • Coaching, counseling, and training of new engineers as part of their development plans.
            • Partnering with employees to develop and implement Operator Control Plans and Standard Work.
            • Partnering with Maintenance to develop and implement Operator Based Care plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership.Metrics
              • Individual Goals and Objectives
              • Presence of Operator Control Plans
                Job RequirementsExperience:
                • Minimum of 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or technical environment or leadership development program
                • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Master's degree preferredKnowledge and Abilities:
                  • Understands customer needs, environmental requirements, product specifications, basic cost drivers, Critical Product Characteristics, and the Critical Process Variables (CPVs) that impact these elements
                  • Understands and works with basic principles of engineering
                  • Understands statistical concepts including trial design, data analysis, control charts, process capability and design of experiments to drive continuous improvements
                  • Understands basic elements of producing fiberglass including raw materials, glass melting, processes, and control systems
                  • Ability to communicate with and engage employees at all levels of the organization
                  • Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects at one time
                  • Six Sigma Black or Green Belt with Lean Certification or evidence of Lean Manufacturing experience
                  • Ability to travel 5-10%Personal Characteristics:
                    • Highly ethical: Can be trusted to do only the "right thing" for the employees, shareholders, and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
                    • Results-oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with the status quo, continually striving for excellence.
                    • Change agent: Capable of creating a vision of improved performance and engaging others to achieve goals. Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.
                    • Engages and cares for others, starting with safety
                    • Able to influence without authority
                    • Makes self and others better
                    • Has Company spirit and believes our Purpose
                    • Makes OC's values visible in words and actions
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                        LI-NM1About Owens CorningOwens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company's three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company's customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2020 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500 - company for 66 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

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