Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

This role is with Owens Corning. Owens Corning uses RippleMatch to find top talent.

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 can share their unique perspectives, learn from one another, and maximize the potential of a global workplace.

About The Program:

During the Fall term, you will be placed as a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op at an Owens Corning manufacturing plant for approximately 12 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 technical issues you’ll experience in a production environment. The internship 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 co-op, participants may be offered an additional internship/co-op or full-time employment in one of Owens Corning’s Operation Leadership Development Programs, following graduation.

Co-op Benefits:

• Housing stipend and relocation assistance provided

• Industry work experience with challenging and meaningful assignments

• Networking opportunities and exposure to senior leadership

• Formal and informal personal and professional development activities

• Project-specific training

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant STEM 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.