Manufacturing Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

Owens Corning; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Project‑specific training

Networking opportunities

Potential for full-time employment

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Owens Corning is offering a Manufacturing Engineering Internship across U.S. manufacturing sites. The program provides mentorship from seasoned technical professionals, hands-on projects, and formal and informal development activities during a ~12-week term.

Participants may be offered additional internships or a path into an Operations Leadership Development Program after graduation, with exposure to senior leadership and project-specific training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• Previous internships/co-ops in manufacturing.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Engage in safety leadership and process improvement projects.
• Work on product improvement and productivity gains.
• Identify waste elimination and TPM initiatives.
• Troubleshoot designs, materials, or processes using data-driven decisions.
• Develop leadership and strengthen technical communication.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Eng

Engineering Technology

Chemical Engineering

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 Internship Description

During the Summer term, you will be placed as a Manufacturing Engineering Internship 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 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 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.