Mechanical Designer Job at Owens Corning in West Chicago

Mechanical Designer

Location(s) :

West Chicago, IL, US, 60185

Function :

Research and Development

Audience :

Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement : On Site

Requisition ID : 66656

Owens Corning Business Title : Mechanical Designer

Job Title : Technician

Band : 7A

Reports to :

Scope : Individual contributor, Percent Travel : 0 - 10%

Revision Date : 8 / 4 / 2025

Location : West Chicago, Illinois (Owens Corning Doors Division - Doors Technical Center- Onsite)

Our Company :

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses - Roofing, Insulation, Doors and Composites - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge 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 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information visit www.owenscorning.com.

Responsibilities :

• Create new or revise existing 3D models and 2D drawings of doors, door systems and related component designs, including configurations (iParts, iAssemblies, design tables) using Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Follow all procedures for creating, revising, and releasing models and drawings into the technical database using Lifecycle Management process ensuring accuracy and completeness of all design documentation.
• Develop automated CAD solutions for configurable component, assembly, and drawing creation tools using iLogic, DriveWorks, or other programming languages for Autodesk Inventor.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Tooling, Industrial Design, Operations, Sourcing, Quality etc. during product development and design analysis iterations.
• Participate in design reviews and make recommendations for improvements.
• Partner with engineering and prototyping team to design & build prototypes, jigs, fixtures to support product / test protocol development.
• Work with project managers to ensure timelines are met and project goals are achieved.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

The minimum annual base salary for this position is $48,000 + bonus + benefits. Base pay may increase depending on the job related nkowledge, skills and experience. This information is specific to the state of IL and may not applicable to other areas.

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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 www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market : Chicago