Furnace Development Program

Who We Are:

At Owens Corning it’s our people that make the difference. We foster an inclusive environment where all Owens Corning employees are heard and appreciated for the value each distinct voice brings to the team. Each employee has the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, learn from one another and maximize the potential of a global workplace.

Furnace Development Program Description:

The Furnace Development Program prepares participants for roles with glass melting responsibilities within Owens Corning manufacturing facilities. Throughout the program, participants are mentored by experienced professionals to learn technical aspects of the batching and glass melting processes essential to manufacturing our signature PINK Next Gen® fiberglas insulation. Many assignments begin in one of our glass manufacturing facilities in the U.S. or at the Owens Corning Science & Technology Center in Granville, Ohio. This opportunity provides for exposure to day-to-day operations, as well as interactions with maintenance, operations, and technical teams. 

Duration: The program lasts 24 months.

Rotations: Participants will experience various areas:

Technical

• Troubleshooting/process support

• TPM daily management

• Leveraging data to make decisions

Operations

• Lead teams perform maintenance item on glass melting process

• Demonstrate capability to improve safety in all parts of facility

• Maintain glass making raw material supply line

• Communicate with internal customer to assess glass quality

Key Responsibilities:

• Use data analysis and problem-solving skills in decision making.

• Acquire Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in raw materials, batch, glass, melting, furnace operations, fiberizing. 

• Lead in safety and process-specific safety. 

• Maintain plant standards of work and conduct audits. 

• Solve complex problems to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions.

Program Outcome: Throughout participation in the Furnace Development Program, the participant will be expected to complete a body of knowledge in a self-directed manner, periodically checking in/reviewing with mentor on progress. Upon successful program completion, participant will be placed in a manufacturing facility. In the event a manufacturing position is not available, the participant might work in the Melting Center of Excellence. Either path gives the participant the opportunity to leverage experience/knowledge gained in the Furnace Development Program in a full-time role and advance their career.

What We’re Looking For:

• Execute against goals and timelines

• Demonstrate life experiences that exhibit desire and ability to be “hands on” and self-motivated

• Exhibit curiosity while troubleshooting problems

• Team player who can connect people to solve problems

Selection Criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant major and/or field

• Previous internships/co-ops within a glass melting/furnace manufacturing setting

• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations

• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided)

Location of Assignment:

Participants are based at various manufacturing sites in the US.