Sr Engineering SpecialistLocation(s):Newark, OH, US, 43055-5893Function:ManufacturingAudience:Experienced ProfessionalWork Arrangement:On SiteRequisition ID:62074PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Newark Hot End Engineer is accountable to establish and maintain processes and procedures to safely operate the furnace, forming and continuous molded pipe areas to meet codes, specifications, and continuously improve the process by eliminating waste, improving safety, reducing cost, increasing capacity and productivity, and improving the product per customer requirements.Reports to: Newark Pipe Plant Technical LeaderSpan of Control:Furnace, A4 Forming, CMP processJOB RESPONSIBILITIESLiving the Safety Stand and adhering to the employee safety responsibilitiesEnsure a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and build a culture where safety is a priority.Ensure a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; reward and celebrate safe behavior and achievements; ensure accountabilityEnsure that all control plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the technical operation of the production lines are in placeLead and support safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero safety incidents.Metrics: Safety metrics - RIR, TIRR, risk reduction, job hazard analysis, safe work plansDriving Technical, Process and Quality ImprovementsIdentify and lead new process improvementsSet clear and measurable expectations, in line with plant goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relative performance metricsEffectively communicate objectives holding people accountable to deliver resultsNetwork/partner with peers to operate with zero environmental non-conformities maintaining compliance to applicable company, government and regulatory policiesAdminister and ensure strict adherence to business quality program, resulting in consistent and high product quality to customersActively drive understanding of customer requirements and the relationship to plant process variables to ensure products meet the customer FFU at all timesDevelop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes/controlsDemonstrate the ability to develop and meet key milestones, to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organization and to technically contribute to the development of the process solutionsApply statistical methods/data analytics to estimate future manufacturing requirementsUtilize capital execution from inception to completion for process/technical improvementsEnsures nonconforming products are not shipped to our customersPromote a data driven approach to all quality related problems in plantMetrics: Glass related product characteristics and process variables. Forming and CMP related process variables and product characteristics on flexcore products, operational efficiencies - A4/CMP production line CE and bushing availability on A4 and A5.Executing Strategy across the organizationSet clear and measurable expectations, in line with plant goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relative performance metricsPartner with relevant stakeholders to identify and address process improvement opportunities to eliminate waste, enhance safety, reduce cost, increase capacity and productivity and improve the productUse various tools (Lean/Kaizen, etc.) to drive improved productivity and plant performanceParticipate in TPM activities across the siteCreate an environment where all e