Hiring: Process Engineer R & D Company: Owens Corning Location: West Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:06:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, R, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with continuous or batch manufacturing processes •Background in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma •Comfort working in ambiguity and early‑stage development environments Required Skills: •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 Qualifications: •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 problem‑solving tools •Proven ability to work hands‑on in manufacturing environments, not just in labs •Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills Compensation: •$78,000 - $100,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!