Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2026)

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 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 competencies essential to being an effective manufacturing engineer:

• Troubleshoot and problem solve 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:

• 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
• Housing stipend and relocation assistance provided
• Opportunities to give back to the community
  

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.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. 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.