Wood Panel Process Engineer

Wood Panel Process Engineer

Location(s):

Laurel, MS, US, 39441

Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

65326

The Wood Panel Process Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of wood fiber composite panel manufacturing processes. This role ensures that all formulations provide adequate manufacturability while meeting required product performance specifications and quality standards. The Composite Panel Process Engineer will collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, research, and quality teams to optimize product performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage the design, development, and implementation of wood fiber composite panel production processes

Oversee raw material screening and routine testing

Manage experiments to evaluate the use of alternate raw materials

Facilitate raw material qualification events in conjunction with research and plant operations teams

Orchestrate process validation exercises

Act as a crucial link in capital project pipeline development with accurate data capture and thorough analysis. Also responsible for development of process specs and CTQs to be used in capital equipment specification.

Provide data analysis and technical support to manufacturing and quality functions.

Develop process documentation including work instructions, control plans and visual aids

Provide process related training to operations personnel to enhance troubleshooting skills

Work with equipment suppliers, Quality Managers, and other technical staff to stabilize and control manufacturing processes if they waver.

Serve as a process expert for the site composite panel production processes

Train and mentor team members on composite panel production and testing best practices and safety procedures.

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for composite panel issues.

Support lean manufacturing initiatives and contribute to cost reduction efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Wood Science

Minimum of 5 years of experience in wood fiber composite panel production.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Effective communication and leadership skills.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to drive measured improvement in key areas of operations

Strong technical knowledge and process capabilities

Business and financial acumen

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Strong communication skills - comfortable engaging all levels of the organization

High level of resourcefulness and creativity

Strong integrity

Comfortable managing high levels of complexity

Versatile and innovative mindset

Strong prioritization skills

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About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

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