Furnace Development Program (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:

The Furnace Development Program is a rotational program that trains engineers to become Furnace Leaders within Owens Corning manufacturing plants, Insulating Systems Business, and Composites Solutions Business. Participants will be mentored by experienced professionals to learn strategy and troubleshooting to enhance technical and leadership skills.

Duration: The program lasts 24 months.

Rotations: Participants will experience various areas:

• Furnace Tech: Workforce Training: Travel flexibly and shadow furnace engineers to gain insights into process leadership and training. Learn about processes, operational systems, and management technologies.
• Furnace Supervision: Take ownership of the melting process at a plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use data analysis and problem-solving skills in decision making.
• Acquire Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in raw materials, batch, glass, melting, furnace operations, fiberizing.
• Lead in safety and process-specific safety.
• Maintain plant standard of work and conduct audits.
• Solve complex problems to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions.

Outcome: Graduate a melting subject matter experts from supplier, to weighing of raw materials, to application of energy, to melting stability & delivery of melted glass where product fiberized. At completion of the program, you are placed in a full-time assignment as a Furnace Engineer or Leader at a North American Owens Corning manufacturing plant.

What We're Looking For:

Seeking an enthusiastic candidate who will take initiative to drive results, execute goals, and creatively navigate through tasks. Demonstrates a desire to develop technical and leadership capabilities, in a manufacturing environment, while furthering their career and long-term impact on Owens Corning.

• A Bachelor's degree in Ceramic, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant major and/or field
• Previous internships/co-ops in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided)

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT:

Participants are based at various manufacturing sites in the US.