Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2025)

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 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.