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Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2027)

Owens Corning Inc.
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Autofill and Review
10 days ago

Job Description

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationKansas City, KS
IndustryManufacturing - Other
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttp://jobs.owenscorningcareers.com

Benefits

Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave

About Company

A GLOBAL LEADER

For 80 years, we've been a leader in insulation, roofing, and composites. And our global presence, with 20,000 people in 33 countries, helps us keep a pulse on the needs of customers around the world.

Our commitment to market-leading products and innovations has kept our Company on the Fortune 500® list for 64 consecutive years.

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Market Entry Strategyunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Roofingunmatched
  • Stock Marketunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Total Productive Maintenanceunmatched

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