Plant Mechanical Engineer - Little Rock, AR

Saint-Gobain; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Plant Mechanical Engineer in Little Rock, AR to lead the design, development, installation, repair, and modification of facilities and machinery to improve production, quality, and cost efficiency. The role reports to the Engineering & Reliability Manager and collaborates with internal teams and external vendors.

The candidate should possess broad knowledge across civil/structural, electrical/controls/instrumentation, mechanical and hydraulic systems, with a minimum of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in plant and contractor safety through the development and enforcement of a strong safety culture.
• Design, develop, initiate and present innovative engineering ideas for new equipment designs and mechanisms to improve production efficiency.
• Support all aspects of facilities maintenance, utilities and building care.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with Plant Leadership to keep safety, quality, production, schedules and opportunities communicated.
• Lead or participate in World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects and capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning.
• Analyze capital equipment needs, plan and implement capital projects, update manuals, P&IDs, layouts and spare parts lists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical/Electrical or related preferred

Job description

Plant Mechanical Engineer - Little Rock, AR

Under the direction of the Engineering & Reliability Manager, the Plant Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, specification, installation, repair and/or modification of facilities, equipment and machinery as needed to increase production, improve quality, or reduce costs as well as directing the Little Rock site’s leadership team through trust, empowerment, and collaboration. The role will apply knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to improve the processes, products, and/or equipment at the company’s facilities. They will work with both internal resources and outside vendors and contractors to accomplish these goals. The Plant Mechanical Engineer will work both independently and under the direction of the Engineering & Reliability Manager.

Because of the diversity of projects, this person must have a broad knowledge of many engineering disciplines. Civil/Structural, electrical/controls/instrumentation and mechanical and hydraulic system knowledge are all required.

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Plant and Contractor Safety:

• Provide leadership in assuring employee physical well-being and safety by the development, promotion and enforcement of an uncompromising safety attitude in both supervision and production employees and contractors. Maintains good safety practices measured by a safety record that exceeds and leads the industry.

General Improvement Projects/WCM

• Design, develop, initiate and present innovative engineering ideas for viable new equipment designs and mechanisms for production machinery to promote more efficient and profitable processes.
• Direct those activities necessary to ensure that the plant maintains compliance with all corporate, local, state and federal environmental regulations managing all environmental audits, reporting and corrective actions.
• Support all aspects of facilities maintenance, utilities and building care.
• Maintain continuous dialogue and communication with the Plant Leadership Team and as needed to keep him apprised of the status of safety, quality, production, schedules, loads, problems and opportunities available to maximize efficient operations and to enhance the overall operations of the company manufacturing operations. Displays a personal and professional commitment to the continuous improvement process.
• Participate and/or lead WCM projects

CAPEX/Capital Projects:

• Design, develop, initiate and present innovative engineering ideas for viable new equipment designs and mechanisms for production machinery to promote more efficient and profitable processes.
• Analyze capital equipment needs with respect to new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects. Update technical documents and lists as needed including all manuals, machine drawings, P&ID, facility layouts and spare parts.
• Contributes to the accuracy and effectiveness of the planning and goal setting process by developing, recommending, implementing and achieving operational plans, goals, budgets, and capital requirements. Measurement of success includes the measurement of shipment on-time performance, direct labor productivity, world class quality levels, and leading-edge product cycle times.

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Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of mechanical engineering experience required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.

Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information across all levels of the organization, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Finance, Sales, and Human Resources.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas, recommendations, and project updates clearly and professionally.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment while also operating independently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude, high level of initiative, and enthusiasm for driving results and innovation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 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

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

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