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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000-$78,000. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge 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 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.