Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
Owens Corning
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
Owens Corning
Manufactures insulation, roofing, composites, and doors
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.
Manufacturing Engineering Fall Co-op Description:
During the Fall term, you will be placed as a Manufacturing Engineering Fall Co-op at an Owens Corning manufacturing plant for approximately 16 weeks. You will be mentored by seasoned technical specialists and provided value added projects throughout this period. Projects will give you hands-on experience with the technical issues that you'll face in the production environment, and they will cover the following topics:
Safety leadership
Process and product improvement
Productivity increases
Waste elimination
Total Productive Maintenance
In addition, you will develop the following skills necessary to be an effective manufacturing leader:
Troubleshoot and problem solve designs, materials, or processes
Leverage analytics & data-based decision making
Enhance leadership capabilities and lead teams
Effectively communicate and elevate performance of self and others
Strengthen technical expertise
Understand customer-driven focus
At the conclusion of the internship, participants may be offered an additional internship or full-time employment in one of Owens Corning's Operations Leadership Development Programs, following graduation.
Internship Benefits:
Formal and informal personal and professional development activities
Mentorship program with seasoned technical professionals
Project-specific training
Opportunity to evaluate the company for full-time employment
Networking opportunities and exposure to senior leadership
What We’re Looking For:
Seeking an enthusiastic candidate who demonstrates their ability to take initiative to drive results, execute goals, and creatively navigate through tasks in a team environment. While expressing a desire to develop both technical and leadership capabilities, in a manufacturing environment, to further their career and have a long-term impact on Owens Corning.
Selection Criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant major and/or field
Previous relevant internships/co-ops in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations
Willingness and flexibility to relocate
Location of Assignment:
Participants are based at various manufacturing sites in the US.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Manufactures insulation, roofing, composites, and doors
Owens Corning focuses on building materials for construction, with three main segments: Composites, Insulation, and Roofing. Following its acquisition of Masonite, the portfolio also includes interior and exterior doors and door systems. Its products span insulation materials that improve energy efficiency, roofing products that protect against weather, and fiberglass composites used in a range of applications, including construction and manufacturing. These offerings are used across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The company differentiates itself through its large, global scale and its integrated product lineup—covering core building envelopes and related components like doors—paired with a focus on materials science and sustainability to serve the full lifecycle of a project. The goal is to provide reliable, energy-efficient building solutions at scale that help customers create durable, efficient structures worldwide.
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