About the role#
This 12-month developmental assignment prepares you for a Forming Process Engineer role. You will complete two six-month rotations in Fabrication and Forming/Hot End. The position focuses on hands-on process improvement, automation, daily management systems, and cross-functional project coordination. You will gain experience with manufacturing equipment, process controls, and operational standards while working to improve safety, quality, and reliability.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate project resources, including scope, milestones, and budget considerations.
- Support automation-line improvements to optimize staffing and maintain stable operations.
- Establish and sustain daily management metrics in Fabrication areas.
- Prepare and distribute weekly reports for plant and technical leadership.
- Analyze process performance to identify losses and improvement opportunities.
- Support trials, equipment changes, and process adjustments.
- Document standard work, training requirements, and maintenance expectations.
- Monitor process conditions and performance trends.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to implement corrective actions.
- Lead or support projects to improve equipment reliability and throughput.
- Engage with employees on the floor to incorporate their knowledge into solutions.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and disciplined workplace.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Technical aptitude and a demonstrated interest in continuous improvement.
- Ability to organize work, analyze data, and manage action plans.
- Proficiency with standard business applications for reporting and project tracking.
- Experience with data analysis, process mapping, root cause analysis, or automation is preferred.
- Ability to build relationships and influence progress across different functions.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and spend significant time on the production floor.
- Availability to support off-shift or weekend needs when required.
Location & details#
- Location: Amarillo, Texas
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling
- Paid: Yes
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning produces building materials and glass fiber reinforcements for residential and commercial construction. The company operates in 31 countries with a workforce of over 25,000 people. It was founded in 1938 and maintains its headquarters in Toledo, Ohio. In 2024, the organization reported annual sales of 11.0 billion dollars.
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