Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2026)

Owens Corning • Irving, TX

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About The Position

During the Spring term, you will be placed as a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op at an Owens Corning manufacturing plant for approximately 16 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 technical issues you'll experience in a production environment. The internship 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 co-op, participants may be offered an additional internship/co-op or full-time employment in one of Owens Corning's Operation Leadership Development Programs, following graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant STEM 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on projects related to safety leadership, process and product improvement, productivity increases, waste elimination, and total productive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve designs, materials, or processes.
• Leverage analytics and 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.

Benefits

• Housing stipend and relocation assistance provided.
• Industry work experience with challenging and meaningful assignments.
• Networking opportunities and exposure to senior leadership.
• Formal and informal personal and professional development activities.
• Project-specific training.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree