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Original Composites and Fibers

Manufactures glass fiber reinforcements for composites

GR Technical Leader

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToledo, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Ten years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
  • Experience applying glass melting technology to support operational optimization, process stability, and technical escalation resolution.
  • Experience applying fiber forming technology to audit processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical project teams, including managing capital or operational improvement projects valued above $5 million.
  • Experience with quality systems and Total Productive Maintenance methodologies, including training plant personnel and supporting sustained process adherence within a manufacturing operation.
  • Experience diagnosing technical manufacturing issues, isolating root causes, and implementing solutions for T30, MER, and CFM glass production.
  • Experience using data analytics software including Minitab, and providing Cpk, Six Pack analysis, and loss-tree Pareto analyses to drive focused improvement in manufacturing results.
  • Experience using the continuous improvement methodology to define projects, collaborate on solutions, act, document, and analyze results so technical projects meet the original request within the glass manufacturing sector.
  • Experience combining regulatory and scientific background information in the glass manufacturing industry to support policy and standard-work implementation.
  • Willingness to travel 25%–50% nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage cross-regional technical focused-improvement projects as part of the formal continuous improvement process, delivering measurable operational and financial impact exceeding $2 million annually.
  • Partner with plant, regional, and corporate technical teams to identify opportunities, execute improvement initiatives, and sustain results.
  • Analyze process data and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to plant teams to support sustainable manufacturing excellence.
  • Use technical knowledge in glass melting and fiber forming to support plants in technical improvements and escalation management.
  • Lead the Total Productive Maintenance Focused Improvement pillar by developing standards, training materials, and deployment plans for consistent application across plants.
  • Support plants in maintaining process discipline, achieving targeted performance outcomes, and deploying standardized TPM “My Way” practices for broader global application.

About the Company

Original Composites and Fibers

Manufactures glass fiber reinforcements for composites

Original Composites and Fibers (OCF) is a global manufacturer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite materials. It makes and sells glass fibers—rovings, chopped strands, and fabrics—and turns them into products for processes like pultrusion, filament winding, and sheet molding compounds, including the Advantex corrosion-resistant glass. OCF leverages its Owens-Corning heritage, a broad global footprint with 18 operations in 12 countries, and now operates as a standalone platform under the Praana Group to focus on composites. Its goal is to supply engineered glass fiber solutions that enable lighter, stronger, and more durable parts across transportation, wind energy, marine, infrastructure, and industrial applications while growing its leadership under Praana.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
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Founded
1938

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