Furnace Development Program (2027)

About the Role

The Furnace Development Program prepares participants for roles with glass melting responsibilities within Owens Corning manufacturing facilities. Participants are mentored by experienced professionals to learn technical aspects of the batching and glass melting processes. Assignments may be in U.S. glass manufacturing facilities or the Owens Corning Science & Technology Center in Granville, Ohio. The program provides exposure to day-to-day operations and interactions with maintenance, operations, and technical teams.

• Duration: 24 months
• Location of Assignment: Various manufacturing sites in the U.S.

Rotations

Participants will experience various areas:

• Technical
• Troubleshooting/process support
• TPM daily management
• Leveraging data to make decisions
• Operations
• Lead teams to perform maintenance items on the glass melting process
• Demonstrate capability to improve safety in all parts of the facility
• Maintain glass making raw material supply line
• Communicate with internal customers to assess glass quality

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, and fiberizing.
• Lead in safety and process-specific safety.
• Maintain plant standards of work and conduct audits.
• Solve complex problems to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions.

Program Outcome

Participants are expected to complete a body of knowledge in a self-directed manner, periodically reviewing progress with a mentor. Upon successful completion, participants will be placed in a manufacturing facility or potentially the Melting Center of Excellence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Execute against goals and timelines.
• Demonstrate life experiences that exhibit desire and ability to be “hands on” and self-motivated.
• Exhibit curiosity while troubleshooting problems.
• Team player who can connect people to solve problems.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate (assistance provided).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant major and/or field.
• Previous internships/co-ops within a glass melting/furnace manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations.