Process Engineer

CertainTeed; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Saint-Gobain, CertainTeed's parent, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost. You will coordinate across production, engineering, maintenance, logistics and quality, delivering enhanced finished product quality at lower cost.

You will guide Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives, manage process trials, deploy SPC, and mentor hourly and salaried staff while integrating new materials and technologies.

Qualifications

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

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (4-year)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Saint‑Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

At Saint‑Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

What's the job?

The Process Engineer will manage project initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness of the manufacturing process in the areas of productivity, efficiency and quality to ensure that all products, processes and procedures are in compliance with established CertainTeed quality and manufacturing policies and specifications so that we can consistently meet or exceed our customer expectations.

This position provides effective leadership for all plant staff operating procedures wherever they impact process or product quality, and must implement and/or recommend necessary changes within the organization so that the plant achieves the highest possible finished product quality at the lowest possible cost. This position acts as a liaison between all the major departments: production, engineering, maintenance, logistics and quality.

Job Duties And 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives to drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput gains.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in Engineering is required
• 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 use of MS Office
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus

a Little More About Us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint‑Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com.

At Saint‑Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.

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 [e-mail].

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

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program