Polymer Engineer

The Polymer Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of sheet molding compound formulations used in the manufacturing process. This role ensures that all formulations provide adequate manufacturability while meeting required product performance specifications and quality standards. The Polymer Process Engineer will collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, research, and quality teams to optimize SMC performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage the design, development, and use of SMC formulations to manufacture compression molded parts

Oversee raw material screening and routine testing

Manage experiments to evaluate the use of alternate raw materials

Compare SMC-based product performance to requirements and formulate to optimize cost and product performance

Collaborate with product management teams to launch new products

Collaborate with procurement and research teams on vendor selection to optimize product performance and cost

Develop and maintain documentation for SMC formulations and related testing procedures.

Train and mentor team members on SMC production and testing best practices and safety procedures.

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for SMC-related issues.

Support lean manufacturing initiatives and contribute to cost reduction efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sheeting molding compound design and management within a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of SMC compression molding.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Effective communication and leadership skills.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Experience Requirements:

Prior SMC formulating experience

Prior compression molding experience

Established leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to drive measured improvement in key areas of operations

Strong technical knowledge and process capabilities

Business and financial acumen

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Strong communication skills – comfortable engaging all levels of the organization

High level of resourcefulness and creativity

Strong integrity

Comfortable managing high levels of complexity

Versatile and innovative mindset

Strong prioritization skills

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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

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.