Assistant Scientist - Roofing Pilot Line

Owens Corning Inc.•Granville, OH

72d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about hands-on work, mechanical systems, and driving innovation through process improvement? Do you enjoy collaborating across teams to bring new ideas to life? Join the Roofing Pilot & Mimic team at Owens Corning, where we enable the development of new products and manufacturing technologies for shingles, underlayment, and related roofing solutions. As an Assistant Scientist, you will play a key role in operating and maintaining pilot-scale equipment, with a strong emphasis on quality control and technical precision. You'll contribute to projects that enhance safety, product quality, and operational efficiency, while working closely with innovation teams, test labs, and internal partners to define and deliver new equipment capabilities. This role is ideal for someone with mechanical & technical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and a curiosity for how things work. Based at the Owens Corning R&D Center in Granville, OH, you'll be part of a collaborative team driving innovation and continuous improvement in roofing technology.

Requirements

Associate's degree in engineering or science field OR Technical knowledge and experience with manufacturing and/or pilot processes
Must have strong hands-on mechanical skills including ability to operate, maintain, and repair process equipment
Ability to repetitively lift objects up to 40 lbs and stand for a large portion of the day
Proficient in technical writing with the ability to produce detailed information
Proficient in using a computer including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Up to 10% travel needed to support project work and development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

2+ years in manufacturing and/or R&D pilot facility
Pilot scale or mimic line operations
Experience delivering projects in manufacturing or R&D environment
Quality control experience within a R&D function preferred

Responsibilities

DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Commit to our safety stand: all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone's responsibility, and working safely is a condition of employment.
Ensure rigorous compliance to standard safety procedures and OC corporate policies.
Focus on sustaining a safe work environment for self, team, and coworkers.
Ensure a commitment to zero incidents and actively participate in team safety meetings, hazard identification, and training.
Reads and understands Safety Data Sheets, Job Hazard Assessments, and Standard Operating Procedures.
PILOT & MIMIC OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING
Support the development and delivery of roofing pilot & mimic capabilities through safe and efficient operations.
Participate on project teams to prototype innovations in materials, products, and equipment.
Operate heavy machinery (e.g., forklifts, cranes) for the movement of products and materials.
Safely operate and monitor equipment used in hot asphalt handling at temperatures above 250°F.
Maintain pilot line equipment to ensure consistent performance and trial readiness.
Communicate trial results and equipment status to R&D teams to support growth and innovation goals.
Collaborate with pilot line and lab peers to clarify and execute testing requirements.
QUALITY CONTROL FOCUS
Perform comprehensive testing of processes, products, and materials to support data-driven decision-making for trial development
Perform standard and non-standard laboratory testing of asphalt materials (ASTM and other methods), including physical and chemical testing
Prepare and calibrate laboratory equipment and testing apparatus
Record data accurately and completely using existing software tools and methods.