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Job description
Process Engineer R & D
Location(s):
West Chicago, IL, US, 60185
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Function:
Research and Development
Audience:
Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
69052
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The R&D Process Engineer (MPI) is a hands-on technical role responsible for developing, scaling, and industrializing new materials, formulations, and manufacturing processes for wood fiber and composite door products. This role sits at the critical interface between R&D and Operations, owning the transition from lab and pilot validation to full scale manufacturing, while ensuring process robustness, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. Success in this role requires strong experimental discipline, plant level troubleshooting capability, and the ability to translate data into executable manufacturing solutions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Process & Technology Development
Lead scale-up of new formulations, materials, and processes from lab and pilot equipment to full scale production lines
Translate R&D learnings into manufacturing ready process windows, control plans, and operating standards
Data Driven Problem Solving & Optimization
Lead structured root cause analysis using DOE, SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies
Diagnose and resolve process instability, quality defects, yield loss, and throughput limitations
Design, execute, and document plant trials, including clear hypotheses, success criteria, and conclusions
Use statistical and process data to drive decisions-not assumptions
Manufacturing & Plant Interface
Provide direct technical support to manufacturing teams during trials, startups, and sustained production
Partner with Operations to implement process improvements, debottlenecking, and other process related initiatives
Ensure smooth transfer from development into operations, including training, documentation, and risk mitigation
Travel to manufacturing sites as needed to support trials and troubleshooting
Safety, Compliance & Sustainability
Ensure all development and manufacturing activities comply with Owens Corning safety standards and regulatory requirements
Embed Design for Safety and risk assessment into all new process development
Project Execution & Collaboration
Manage process development and capital projects from concept through implementation. Own end to end execution of process development and scale up projects, from concept through pilot validation and manufacturing implementation
Plan and execute plant trials and process changes, including coordination of resources, materials, equipment availability, and cross functional support
Track and manage project risks, assumptions, and dependencies, escalating issues early with clear data-based recommendations
Collaborate cross functionally with R&D, Design, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Sourcing
Communicate technical results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership
Ensure projects transition smoothly from development into operations with clear documentation, training, and ownership handoff
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field
2+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing engineering, or industrial R&D
Demonstrated experience scaling processes from lab or pilot to production
Strong working knowledge of DOE, SPC, and structured problemsolving tools
Proven ability to work handson in manufacturing environments, not just in labs
Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Experience with wood fiber, composites, polymers, resins, adhesives, or pressbased manufacturing
Familiarity with continuous or batch manufacturing processes
Experience supporting plant trials, startups, or technology transfers
Background in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
Comfort working in ambiguity and earlystage development environments
The base salary range for this position is $78,000 to $100,000, with the potential for up to an additional 10+% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. 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), paid time off that considers full professional tenure (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.
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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
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.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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