Owens Corning
Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow Engineer - Fiber Manufacturing
Owens Corning, Granville South, Ohio, United States
Overview
Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow Engineer - Fiber Manufacturing role at Owens Corning. The position leads development of new technologies from a fundamental science approach to deliver greater manufacturing productivity and product quality with capital-efficient operations. This requires deep understanding of the physics and engineering challenges involved in fiberizing at high temperatures and rotational speeds, proficiency in mechanical engineering, heat transfer and turbulent fluid flow, and the ability to collect fibers from a high-flow, turbulent air stream to achieve uniform weight distribution and optimal pack structure that contribute to desirable thermal and mechanical properties of the product. The engineer will use experimental work, theoretical models, and advanced numerical modeling tools to design and analyze fiberizing and collection systems, with the goal of enhancing performance in a laboratory and industrial manufacturing plant environment.
Reports to:
Fiberizing R&D Leader Span of Control:
Individual contributor with strong collaboration across the team, labs and manufacturing plants Responsibilities
Commit to safety: follow safety standards, identify hazards, improve processes through Design Hazard Eliminations (DHEs), and pursue zero injuries Fiberization Process Development & Implementation: extend fundamental knowledge of centrifugal fiberizing processes Translate knowledge into development of fiberizing systems that substantially improve manufacturing productivity and/or product quality Extend knowledge of fiber collection and pack structure; develop collection systems to improve weight distribution and thermal/mechanical properties Collaborate with extended team to rapidly prototype new concepts; design and perform experiments to validate concepts Drive concepts to plant-level implementation and leverage external partnerships to accelerate progress Produce thorough technical documentation Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Frame business opportunities and align technology approaches to create competitive advantage Partner across Enterprise Innovation teams and functional partners Collaborate externally to accelerate solutions and material understanding Invest in the growth and success of others; operate as an individual contributor with strong collaboration Maintain highly organized and clear communication with team members and peers Use project management tools for well-structured execution Embrace curiosity, balance learning and achievement, model resilience, and provide stability during uncertainty Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in thermal/fluid sciences (Aeronautical/Chemical Engineering degree with applicable experience) Experience in mechanical design, mechanical drawings, and standards 0-5 years’ industrial design/operations experience 25-35% travel Preferred Experience Experience with commercial CAD, CFD codes, and FEA codes Experience with the design and testing of high-temperature systems that challenge material selection Experience with the design and testing of high-speed rotating systems Experience with extreme environments that limit measurement access Knowledge/experience with combustion system design and/or modelling Knowledge/experience with induction heating and alternative fuels/decarbonization About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
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Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow Engineer - Fiber Manufacturing role at Owens Corning. The position leads development of new technologies from a fundamental science approach to deliver greater manufacturing productivity and product quality with capital-efficient operations. This requires deep understanding of the physics and engineering challenges involved in fiberizing at high temperatures and rotational speeds, proficiency in mechanical engineering, heat transfer and turbulent fluid flow, and the ability to collect fibers from a high-flow, turbulent air stream to achieve uniform weight distribution and optimal pack structure that contribute to desirable thermal and mechanical properties of the product. The engineer will use experimental work, theoretical models, and advanced numerical modeling tools to design and analyze fiberizing and collection systems, with the goal of enhancing performance in a laboratory and industrial manufacturing plant environment.
Reports to:
Fiberizing R&D Leader Span of Control:
Individual contributor with strong collaboration across the team, labs and manufacturing plants Responsibilities
Commit to safety: follow safety standards, identify hazards, improve processes through Design Hazard Eliminations (DHEs), and pursue zero injuries Fiberization Process Development & Implementation: extend fundamental knowledge of centrifugal fiberizing processes Translate knowledge into development of fiberizing systems that substantially improve manufacturing productivity and/or product quality Extend knowledge of fiber collection and pack structure; develop collection systems to improve weight distribution and thermal/mechanical properties Collaborate with extended team to rapidly prototype new concepts; design and perform experiments to validate concepts Drive concepts to plant-level implementation and leverage external partnerships to accelerate progress Produce thorough technical documentation Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Frame business opportunities and align technology approaches to create competitive advantage Partner across Enterprise Innovation teams and functional partners Collaborate externally to accelerate solutions and material understanding Invest in the growth and success of others; operate as an individual contributor with strong collaboration Maintain highly organized and clear communication with team members and peers Use project management tools for well-structured execution Embrace curiosity, balance learning and achievement, model resilience, and provide stability during uncertainty Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in thermal/fluid sciences (Aeronautical/Chemical Engineering degree with applicable experience) Experience in mechanical design, mechanical drawings, and standards 0-5 years’ industrial design/operations experience 25-35% travel Preferred Experience Experience with commercial CAD, CFD codes, and FEA codes Experience with the design and testing of high-temperature systems that challenge material selection Experience with the design and testing of high-speed rotating systems Experience with extreme environments that limit measurement access Knowledge/experience with combustion system design and/or modelling Knowledge/experience with induction heating and alternative fuels/decarbonization About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
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