R&D Process Engineer: Scale Lab to Production

Owens Corning Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability)

401k with company contribution

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Services

Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Owens Corning Foundation is seeking an R&D Process Engineer in Chicago, IL. This hands-on role is essential for developing and scaling new materials and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include leading the transition from lab validation to full-scale production while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and at least 2 years of experience in related fields. The salary ranges between $78,000 to $100,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in process development or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven ability to scale processes from lab to production.
• Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead scale-up of new materials and processes.
• Diagnose and resolve process instability and quality defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

DOE

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Owens Corning Foundation is seeking an R&D Process Engineer in Chicago, IL. This hands-on role is essential for developing and scaling new materials and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include leading the transition from lab validation to full-scale production while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and at least 2 years of experience in related fields. The salary ranges between $78,000 to $100,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.