Engineering Specialist
Owens Corning · Dickson, TN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Owens Corning (industrial) in Dickson, TN.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, Time studies, Tooling, AutoCAD
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $83k–$134k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 8+)
Typical $83k–$134k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 62%
- ✓ Tooling 59%
- New product launch 53%
- Automation 44%
- ✓ Six Sigma 38%
- Cost reduction 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Owens Corning
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Owens Corning in Dickson
2 other open roles at this site.
- PLC Tech · Controls · Technician
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Owens CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Implements and maintains engineering objectives and initiatives
- ◆Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
- ◆Supports production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies
- ◆Create and maintain Process Flow, PFMEA, Standard Operating Procedures and Line Balance documentation
- ◆Shares best practices solutions with other Owens Corning sites
- ◆Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; tests fi nished- product and process capabilities; establishes standards; confi rms manufacturing processes
- ◆Maintains error-proofing methodologies and shop floor layout enhancements and update master CAD layouts
- ◆Supports department or maintenance projects / activities with good engineering direction
- ◆Facilitates process/continued improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- ◆Cost estimates and documents all engineering changes
- ◆Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future
requirements
- ✓Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- ✓Assists in the implementation of capital and related improvements operating projects
Qualifications
- ✓4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- ✓2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering position
- ✓Lean Manufacturing certification desired
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 www.owenscorning.com .
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The Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes This leader develops,evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- •Working knowledge of manufacturing/mechanical processes and technology equipment
- •Ability to perform capacity studies, analysis and process improvements
- •PC proficiency including MS Office; AutoCAD
- •Ability to take initiative on a wide range of project activities and situations
- •Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in written form
- •Strong time management skills
- •Must be able to handle various issues simultaneously and prioritize
- •Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of project personnel and to work effectively in a diverse workforce
- •Experienced and demonstrated ability to engage cross-functional teams
- •Ability to manage workload with flexibility and close attention to detail
- •Experience with implementing and managing capital projects desired
- •Self-driven, accountable, high integrity, open communicator, strong work ethic