Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Hands-On Plant Job Toledo area,Ohio USA,Engineering

Position: Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Hands-On Plant Experience

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 .

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.