Process Engineer - Cold End

CertainTeed

Kansas City (KS)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain company, is seeking a Process Engineer to support cold process operations and drive improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. You will work with operators, maintenance, and engineering to troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions on multiple production lines.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 1–3 years in manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
1–3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
Analytical mindset with ability to identify root causes.
Strong written and verbal communication for cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

Support cold process operations for two lines, coordinating with shift supervisors and maintenance.
Monitor quality, analyze losses, and implement action plans.
Collaborate on safety, maintenance, and project planning to improve plant profitability.
Design/new process improvements and coordinate implementation with teams.

Skills

Engineering experience

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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. Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, this Process Engineer is responsible for managing various technical and production processes within the Cold Process Operations group and will recommend and implement improvements to the equipment and methods. This includes making recommendations related to batch, binder, furnace, forehearth, fiberizing, forming, binder, wash water, and Insulsafe hot and cold processes. This position collaborates with operators, maintenance teams, supervisors, other Process Engineers, and managers to ensure quality, safety, technical efficiency, and effective communication. The role also involves training and development and addressing issues that may impact labor management. This individual will lead the following: troubleshoot problems and assist in planning maintenance activities to prevent equipment failures; train employees on changing manufacturing and maintenance techniques; actively participate in plant safety program and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities; manage all given equipment and labor costs to be compliant with the department's budget.

Duties And Responsibilities

Support cold process operations for two lines, collaborating with shift supervisors, Process Engineers, maintenance teams, and hourly employees to improve efficiency.
Monitor quality and analyze time and material losses and develop improvement action plans.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Oversee daily operations concerning inventory management, vendors, and suppliers.
Design and develop new process systems, revise existing processes, and coordinate the implementation of projects to enhance plant profitability.
Ensure CertainTeed Insulation’s standards of safety, quality, and reliability are built into process and equipment solutions utilizing WCM principles.
Analyze operating problems, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions.
Analyzes process variations; develops solutions and implements corrective actions by using advanced statistical tools in identifying and resolving the root causes of the variations in the process.
Responsibilities include designing / developing new process systems, revising existing processes, and developing and coordinating the implementation of projects, which contribute substantially to plant profitability.
Interacts with Team for operational troubleshooting, process improvement projects, production materials and raw material availability requirements.
Collaborate with maintenance teams on preventative and reactive maintenance, safety standards, and project planning.
Develop and maintain close relationships with key suppliers for equipment and materials relevant to specific project needs.
Implement safety initiatives related to process systems or project support.
Assess technical training needs for the hot process area.
Handle any process or safety issues that may arise, with some on-call responsibilities 24 hours a day.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
One to three years of engineering experience.
Strong interpersonal skills, planning, organization, and prioritizing abilities.
Ability to analyze and solve production related problems quickly and effectively and capacity to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, managers, and upper management.
Extensive problem-solving skills and technical acumen with working knowledge of advanced statistical tools used to reduce variations.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in production schedules or unexpected challenges. Capacity to make informed decisions based on data and critical thinking and make timely decisions to keep production processes running smoothly.
Financial awareness: product cost calculation, project payback, efficiencies, etc.
Ability to collaborate with other departments to achieve production goals.
Proactive & Independent learning skills, flexible in assuming job assignments.
Ability to make prompt, decisive, and self-guided decisions.
Must be able to spend a significant amount of time on the plant floor.
Understanding of project management and project engineering fundamentals.
Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Suite and other computer software.
Statistical methods & tools. Working knowledge of PLC systems.

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.

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 SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits In Joining Us

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

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

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