Material Conversion R&D Lead: Scale-Up & Manufacturing

Owens Corning Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 148,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Services

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Owens Corning Foundation seeks a Material Conversion R&D Leader in Chicago, IL, to provide technical leadership for material-to-process conversion. The ideal candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary team, bridging materials science and manufacturing execution to successfully industrialize new materials and processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and leadership experience in integrated manufacturing systems. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in R&D and manufacturing environments.
• Leadership experience in technical teams and decision-making.
• Knowledge of manufacturing fundamentals and process control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Material Conversion R&D team.
• Manage material conversion programs from concept to manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing systems.

Skills

Material conversion expertise

Systems-level thinking

Critical thinking

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related field

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.)

Job description

Owens Corning Foundation seeks a Material Conversion R&D Leader in Chicago, IL, to provide technical leadership for material-to-process conversion. The ideal candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary team, bridging materials science and manufacturing execution to successfully industrialize new materials and processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and leadership experience in integrated manufacturing systems. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.