Physical Properties Technical Insulation Testing Lead

The Physical Properties Technical Insulation Testing Lead delivers results across the business by working in close collaboration with the BI, MW, and Thermal Testing Leads. In addition, the role is responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and NVLAP 17025, while also establishing that the laboratory spaces are properly equipped to support the testing needs of the current and future state of Insulation R&D. 

Reports to:  Insulation Labs Core Testing Leader

Span of Control:  Individual Contributor - Owns all Technical Insulation testing in the Physical Properties Lab located at the Granville Science & Technology Center and supports Physical Properties testing as needed. 

Living Safely

• Actively participates in monthly safety meetings
• Ensures rigorous compliance to safety procedures and OC corporate policies
• Focuses on sustaining a safe work environment for self, team, and coworkers
• Maintain clean working space which includes the use of a fork truck, pallet jack and carts

Develop Testing Standards, Prioritization, and Expertise

• Partner with testing personnel and product teams to ensure proper training and documentation is maintained for all applicable methods.
• Protects OC Intellectual Property through documentation of procedures including new test methods and ensuring communication with non-OC contacts is covered under NDA when applicable.
• Play an active role in supporting the business prioritization
• Be the expert in all Technical Insulation testing
• Lead all test requests pertaining to Technical Insulation including duct board, duct wrap, ceiling board, FDM, MBI and other materials as necessary
• Maintain all training records are current
• Stay current with ASTM methods
• Lead and delegate testing to contractors for all Technical Insulation test request

Maintain Lab Excellence

• Manages day to day testing lab requirements to support the business
• Partners with technical, manufacturing, and business partners to understand, identify and execute on testing required to support business priorities and needs
• Identifies opportunities to improve/develop test methods for safety, data requested, or test method improvements
• Facilitates and coordinates partnerships with various stakeholders to identifies new capabilities and requirements for growth of lab capabilities and test methods
• Manage overall laboratory operations to ensure accurate, timely data for product quality
• Ensure that NVLAP, ISO, and quality for the labs are established, maintained, and reported on regularly
• Identify opportunities to drive innovation in the laboratory space through changing technologies and new developments in the building materials industry.
• Be diligent about material flow through the lab to avoid delays in testing and maintain cleanliness of the lab space

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience working in a R&D laboratory environment
• Highschool diploma or equivalent required
• Understand and have good basic computer skills. A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) is required.
• Demonstrate mechanical, hands-on aptitude
• Up to 20% travel

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstration of safe work practices
• Strong working knowledge of insulation testing methodology and insulation products
• Demonstrated ability to generate new and innovative, customer inspired solutions
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Understanding of laboratory information management systems
• Exposure to ISO 9001, ASTM, and international standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate across teams

• Makes data-driven decisions and focuses on the root cause of the problem
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization

• Creative mindset willing to try new ways of doing things to improve effectiveness or create value
• Self-motivated and accountable

• Adaptability in dynamic environments with a strong commitment to continuous self-growth

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.

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.