Manufacturing Engineer II - Molding

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Garden Grove, California. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to improve product quality and profitability in manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and experience with Hot Compression molding. The position provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in engineering in a manufacturing context.
• Proven track record in project leadership and team collaboration.
• Experience in molding plastics, preferably fluoropolymers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Manage teams for focused productivity improvement.
• Create and update engineering documentation and train personnel.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical knowledge in manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Master's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

5-S methodology

Hot Compression Mold designing

Job description

Role

Manufacturing Engineer II will rely on their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with limited supervision and will use cross‑functional leadership, technical knowledge and communication skills to launch new products and improve profitability on existing products in manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement manufacturing projects which improve facility efficiency, reduce scrap, and/or improve product quality in order to contain and/or decrease costs. These include capital and WCM inspired projects.
• Manage teams of employees in focused areas of productivity improvement.
• Interact with the leadership of the affected departments to ensure the effective implementation of systematic changes.
• Perform various facility improvement projects assisting building maintenance and 5‑S efforts.
• Work with production supervision and operators to resolve immediate manufacturing problems on the shop floor.
• Originate and update manufacturing and engineering documentation including procedures, specifications, drawings and train personnel for the implementation of these procedures.
• Interact with manufacturing management, R&D, and marketing management to identify and develop new processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (required)
• Master's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (preferred)
• 5+ years experience working in an Engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated project leadership/management and team collaboration
• Progressive experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with experience working in operations, process engineering and manufacturing with demonstrated sense of urgency to successfully complete project goal(s)
• 2+ years experience in Hot Compression mold designing and/or experience with molding plastics, preferably fluoropolymers (preferred)

Benefits

Saint‑Gobain offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support wellbeing and improve daily life. This includes base salary, annual bonus, health and wellbeing plans, retirement plans, insurance options, and various employee benefits as listed below.

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing and thriving in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection – 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back‑up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Legal Statement

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

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