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Critical Skills & Attributes Systems thinking, operator mindset, influence without authority ... Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not ...

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Lead and manage crews comprising apprentices, journeypersons, crew leaders, and lead persons ... Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, project costs, time constraints, and quality ...

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Engineer - Special Projects

Engineer - Special Projects

Owens Corning

Columbus, OH • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Owens Corning rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 527 rated manufacturers


Job description

Job Band: 5A
Hiring Manager: Brian Regis Noe
HR Rep: Suzanne Overduijn
Purpose of the Role
The Special Projects Engineer serves as a force multiplier across the manufacturing network, blending the analytical rigor of a Productivity Engineer with the judgment and influence of a seasoned operations leader. This role is accountable for leading complex, high-impact initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity.
Core Responsibilities
1. Strategic Problem Solving & Project Leadership
Lead complex, cross-functional projects with high ambiguity. Translate challenges into structured plans and measurable outcomes. Drive execution from concept through implementation and stabilize critical initiatives when required.
2. Manufacturing Excellence & Productivity
Drive asset utilization, throughput, and ROI improvements. Apply lean and industrial engineering methods such as flow optimization and line balancing. Scale improvements across multiple sites.
3. Stakeholder Leadership & Influence
Build alignment across plant leadership, engineering, supply chain, and executive stakeholders. Communicate complex topics clearly and influence without authority.
4. Change Leadership & Organizational Capability
Act as a change agent to challenge existing processes. Lead workshops and develop organizational capabilities through training, mentoring, and standardization.
5. Innovation & Skunkworks Execution
Prototype and validate new ideas and process improvements. Partner with engineering and automation teams to advance manufacturing capabilities and develop future opportunity pipelines.
Critical Skills & Attributes
Systems thinking, operator mindset, influence without authority, resilience, data-driven decision making, and strong customer focus.
Scope & Impact
Operates across a multi-site network with high visibility to senior leadership. Responsible for leading large, high-value projects and influencing both short-term performance and long-term strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
  • 7-12+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement.
  • Proven success leading complex initiatives in multi-site environments.

Requirements
  • Part time position 25 hours per week; across all US and Canadian Doors plant locations.
  • Travel required 50-75%
  • Resident office position and preferred to live near a major airport

About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
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.

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Owens Corning (OC) develops, manufactures and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company's market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Through its glass reinforcements business, the company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger and more durable. Ultimately, Owens Corning people and products make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of $6.4 billion and employs 19,000 people in 37 countries. It has been a Fortune 500® company for 64 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com. A career at Owens Corning offers the ability to enhance your expertise and achieve your personal and professional aspirations. Through it all, we'll empower you with an environment that encourages open communication and big ideas, competitive pay for your performance, comprehensive benefits, and more opportunities to make your impact.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Toledo, OH, US

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