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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Product Research and Development Engineer (Sr. Engineer R&D) leads product development initiatives for the Owens Corning North American Fiberglass Insulation Product Development team. The Product Research and Development Engineer drives advancements that will lead to the improvement of existing products as well as the development of the next generation of products. This position is key to enabling continued growth throughout our insulation business LRP cycle, requiring proficiency in activities associated with product development, including, but not limited to, technology scouting, concept development, prototype testing and evaluation, workstream management, and product qualification testing. Good communication skills and being able to speak to all levels of the organization are required, as this position works closely with Product Managers, R&D, Legal, and Manufacturing.
Reports to: Fiberglass Insulation Product Development Leader
Span of Control: Individual Contributor
Job Location: Granville, OH – Science and Technology
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safer Together
- Actively participates in monthly safety meetings
- Ensures rigorous compliance with safety procedures and OC corporate policies
- Focuses on sustaining a safe work environment for self and coworkers
Technical Project Leadership
- Provide technical leadership on critical fiberglass insulation product development projects.
- Interact with cross-functional teams, including legal, purchasing, sales, marketing, project management, operations/manufacturing, and process engineering to ensure product development creations meet business standards and project criteria.
- Organize and lead workstreams critical to project success. Delegate actions, lead workstream meetings, and communicate technical progress to project managers and other key collaborators.
- Work with manufacturing plant leaders, business leaders, and project managers to support business case development for new and improved products.
- Participate in the development of product strategy to understand the innovation and financial impacts of projects and ensure project goals are clearly defined.
- Communicate effectively at a technical level within the organization.
- Lead or assist with managing project information in VelOCity, our corporate stage-gate project management tool.
- Ensure product meets compliance and claims by following the product qualification process, validating relevant data as it is collected.
Product Research, Development, and Innovation
- Assist in generating technical insights which can lead to discovering product intellectual property and novelty.
- Utilize qualitative and quantitative tools to translate customer needs into product improvement recommendations and new product development opportunities.
- Drive innovative products and performance claims to the marketplace to secure a competitive advantage and product differentiation.
- Conceive, plan, design, and conduct customer research related to the development of fiberglass insulation products.
- Provide directional guidance, in the form of workstream leadership and team mentoring, to the preparation of prototypes in lab and trials in the plant, to include monitoring, organizing, and interpreting results.
- Draw conclusions from data and make decisions for implementing improvements to products.
- Interact with top technical leaders, suppliers, and third-party experts to enable development of new innovative solutions and technologies to address complex challenges.
- Prepare technical reports, memo reports, and technical presentations.
Protect OC Intellectual Property
- File Invention Records on all innovations early-on in the innovation process
- Write and file technical and memo reports in a timely manner
- Understand and ensure communication with non-OC contacts is covered under NDA when applicable
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related Scientific or Technical Field; or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience in product and/or process development.
- 2-3 years’ experience managing all technical aspects of a medium to large project, from conception to industrialization.
- Experience developing intellectual property, including patents and technology licenses.
- Experience with products research and customer interviewing activities.
- Experience with statistical analysis, data analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time is required (varies depending on project need).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related Scientific or Technical Field with 5+ years of experience in product and/or process development.
- Planning and conducting products research with customers.
- Demonstrated task management effectiveness in R&D and/or manufacturing environments.
- Intimate knowledge of fiberglass product manufacturing equipment and technologies.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative test methods.
- Experience with Minitab or JMP statistical software.
- 5+ years’ experience in an industrial operating environment.
- Ability to translate research findings into concise, meaningful, and actionable insights and next steps to diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage across functions with product marketing, operations, and other internal and external teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
- Out of the box thinking and applying new approaches to existing challenges.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to build strong relationships, collaborate, and work across multi-functional and discipline boundaries in a dynamic, multi-project environment.
- Strives for a deeper understanding of customer context and their needs.
- Curiosity-driven approach to problem solving.
- Strong desire for innovation and ownership of work.
- Team oriented, with high energy and desire to achieve results.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to present data to multifunctional audiences and drive the decision-making process.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide technical coaching and mentoring.
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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).
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.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Senior Product Research and Development Engineer (Sr. Engineer R&D) leads product development initiatives for the Owens Corning North American Fiberglass Insulation Product Development team. The Product Research and Development Engineer drives advancements that will lead to the improvement of existing products as well as the development of the next generation of products. This position is key to enabling continued growth throughout our insulation business LRP cycle, requiring proficiency in activities associated with product development, including, but not limited to, technology scouting, concept development, prototype testing and evaluation, workstream management, and product qualification testing. Good communication skills and being able to speak to all levels of the organization are required, as this position works closely with Product Managers, R&D, Legal, and Manufacturing.
Reports to: Fiberglass Insulation Product Development Leader
Span of Control: Individual Contributor
Job Location: Granville, OH – Science and Technology
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safer Together
- Actively participates in monthly safety meetings
- Ensures rigorous compliance with safety procedures and OC corporate policies
- Focuses on sustaining a safe work environment for self and coworkers
Technical Project Leadership
- Provide technical leadership on critical fiberglass insulation product development projects.
- Interact with cross-functional teams, including legal, purchasing, sales, marketing, project management, operations/manufacturing, and process engineering to ensure product development creations meet business standards and project criteria.
- Organize and lead workstreams critical to project success. Delegate actions, lead workstream meetings, and communicate technical progress to project managers and other key collaborators.
- Work with manufacturing plant leaders, business leaders, and project managers to support business case development for new and improved products.
- Participate in the development of product strategy to understand the innovation and financial impacts of projects and ensure project goals are clearly defined.
- Communicate effectively at a technical level within the organization.
- Lead or assist with managing project information in VelOCity, our corporate stage-gate project management tool.
- Ensure product meets compliance and claims by following the product qualification process, validating relevant data as it is collected.
Product Research, Development, and Innovation
- Assist in generating technical insights which can lead to discovering product intellectual property and novelty.
- Utilize qualitative and quantitative tools to translate customer needs into product improvement recommendations and new product development opportunities.
- Drive innovative products and performance claims to the marketplace to secure a competitive advantage and product differentiation.
- Conceive, plan, design, and conduct customer research related to the development of fiberglass insulation products.
- Provide directional guidance, in the form of workstream leadership and team mentoring, to the preparation of prototypes in lab and trials in the plant, to include monitoring, organizing, and interpreting results.
- Draw conclusions from data and make decisions for implementing improvements to products.
- Interact with top technical leaders, suppliers, and third-party experts to enable development of new innovative solutions and technologies to address complex challenges.
- Prepare technical reports, memo reports, and technical presentations.
Protect OC Intellectual Property
- File Invention Records on all innovations early-on in the innovation process
- Write and file technical and memo reports in a timely manner
- Understand and ensure communication with non-OC contacts is covered under NDA when applicable
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related Scientific or Technical Field; or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of experience in product and/or process development.
- 2-3 years’ experience managing all technical aspects of a medium to large project, from conception to industrialization.
- Experience developing intellectual property, including patents and technology licenses.
- Experience with products research and customer interviewing activities.
- Experience with statistical analysis, data analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time is required (varies depending on project need).
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related Scientific or Technical Field with 5+ years of experience in product and/or process development.
- Planning and conducting products research with customers.
- Demonstrated task management effectiveness in R&D and/or manufacturing environments.
- Intimate knowledge of fiberglass product manufacturing equipment and technologies.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative test methods.
- Experience with Minitab or JMP statistical software.
- 5+ years’ experience in an industrial operating environment.
- Ability to translate research findings into concise, meaningful, and actionable insights and next steps to diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage across functions with product marketing, operations, and other internal and external teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
- Out of the box thinking and applying new approaches to existing challenges.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to build strong relationships, collaborate, and work across multi-functional and discipline boundaries in a dynamic, multi-project environment.
- Strives for a deeper understanding of customer context and their needs.
- Curiosity-driven approach to problem solving.
- Strong desire for innovation and ownership of work.
- Team oriented, with high energy and desire to achieve results.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to present data to multifunctional audiences and drive the decision-making process.
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide technical coaching and mentoring.
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LI-ONSITE
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).
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research product manager jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of experience in product management with a strong research component
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods including usability testing and surveys
- Experience translating research findings into product requirements and roadmap decisions
- Familiarity with research tools such as UserTesting, Qualtrics, Dovetail, or equivalent platforms
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field such as HCI, cognitive science, or business
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with design, engineering, and data science teams
Tips for Your Research Product Manager Job Search
Quantify research impact on your resume
Research product managers are expected to show how their insights moved metrics. Replace vague phrases like 'conducted user research' with outcomes: how a discovery sprint changed a roadmap, reduced churn, or validated a feature before build.
Highlight your mixed-methods fluency
Job postings often distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research skills. Call out specific methods you've owned, whether that's usability testing, conjoint analysis, diary studies, or survey design, so hiring managers see the full range.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research product manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by research maturity
Early-stage companies often want a generalist who can build a research practice from scratch. Later-stage orgs want someone who can operate within an established system. Read job descriptions for phrases like 'build out' versus 'scale' to calibrate where you fit.
Prepare a research-to-decision case study
Interviewers for this role frequently ask you to walk through a project where your research directly shaped a product decision. Prepare one story that covers the business question, your method choice, the finding, and the outcome, and practice it until it runs under five minutes.
Negotiate using research output as leverage
When negotiating, frame your value around decisions your research has enabled, not just the volume of studies run. Concrete examples of research that prevented a costly build or unlocked a new segment give you a stronger position than credentials alone.
Research Product Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research product managers?
The companies hiring the most research product managers right now include Anthropic, Google, and Boeing, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at companies with dedicated research functions inside product or design organizations.
How many research product manager jobs are remote?
About 48% of research product manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the product management category. Sub-areas like market research strategy, competitive intelligence, and research operations are most likely to be listed as fully remote compared to roles that require close coordination with in-person research labs or UX teams.
How do you become a research product manager?
Start by building fluency in both product management fundamentals and core research methods such as usability testing, survey design, and interview analysis. Transition from adjacent roles like UX researcher, business analyst, or associate product manager by taking on projects that connect research directly to product decisions. A portfolio of case studies showing how your insights shaped roadmap choices is more persuasive to hiring managers than credentials alone.
Can you get a research product manager job with little experience?
Yes, entry paths into research product management exist, particularly at companies that hire associate or junior product managers and expose them to research workflows early. Focus on demonstrating research thinking rather than years on the job: document side projects, academic research, or volunteer work where you gathered user or market data and used it to recommend a decision. Roles at startups or research-heavy nonprofits are often more open to candidates building their first years of experience.
What does the research product manager interview process look like?
Most research product manager interviews include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your research philosophy and product instincts, and at least one case study or take-home exercise where you design a research plan for a given product problem. Later rounds often include a cross-functional panel with design, engineering, or data science stakeholders. Expect questions about how you prioritize research questions, choose methods, and communicate findings to non-researchers.
Where can I find and apply to research product manager jobs?
You can find and apply to research product manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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