Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean, Quality & Improvement

CertainTeed, LLC.; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Process Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements across productivity, quality and efficiency. You will drive process capability, support TPM and Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to meet customer expectations.

Apply your expertise in SPC, DOE and process documentation to deliver cost-effective solutions that raise finished product quality at lower cost.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in Engineering.
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience.
• General understanding of ISO methodology (ISO 9001, 14001, & OHSAS 18001).
• Familiarity with 5S & Continuous Improvement Methodology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, directs and maintains process improvement objectives following WCM philosophies to maximize safety, productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Develops effective teamwork and utilizes innovation to achieve department goals.
• Provides general technical support and leadership to the plant supervisory and hourly employees.
• Report all EH&S incidents - Injuries/incidents, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage.
• Conduct behavior- based audits and 5S audits as well as support plants EHS goals.
• Participate in Incident & Near Miss Investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Analyze production data and apply SPC, DOE, and other statistical tools to identify and eliminate process variation.
• Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through startup and stabilization.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and improve process capability.
• Conduct process flow studies and system simulations to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide clear process documentation, operating instructions, and training to hourly and salaried teammates.
• Introduce and integrate new technologies, raw materials, and methods to improve efficiency and product performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate production trials in collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Quality Systems Manager to ensure consistent SPC deployment and process monitoring.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams on capital projects that increase the efficiency of the production line
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Skills

Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing

ISO methodology knowledge

Excellent communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (4-year)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Process Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements across productivity, quality and efficiency. You will drive process capability, support TPM and Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to meet customer expectations.

Apply your expertise in SPC, DOE and process documentation to deliver cost-effective solutions that raise finished product quality at lower cost.