Process Engineer I: Gypsum Manufacturing Optimization

CertainTeed; Semora (NC); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Employee Discounts

Job summary

CertainTeed is seeking a Process Engineer I to apply engineering expertise toward improving gypsum manufacturing processes. You will analyze data, optimize formulations and equipment, and lead trials and improvement projects to drive safety, quality, and efficiency gains.

You will collaborate with operations and Saint-Gobain support teams, interpret technical data, and train teams while delivering measurable project savings and baselines for equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional process experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year of project management and project-engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with product formulation, water and foam chemistries, mass and energy balances, flow diagrams, P&IDs, fluid properties, and thermodynamics.
• Advanced statistical-tool knowledge, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Gypsum manufacturing, FI/Kaizen, Minitab, JMP, AutoCAD, and Certified Quality Engineer credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process variation, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret technical data and establish equipment-performance baselines.
• Lead equipment, process, and raw-material trials.
• Identify safety, quality, cost, and energy-improvement opportunities.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Support equipment installation, delivery, and commissioning activities.
• Train employees and provide technical direction to contractors and project teams.
• Prepare capital-project input, track project savings, and coordinate with suppliers and consultants.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

AutoCAD

FI/Kaizen

Certified Quality Engineer

Job description

CertainTeed is seeking a Process Engineer I to apply engineering expertise toward improving gypsum manufacturing processes. You will analyze data, optimize formulations and equipment, and lead trials and improvement projects to drive safety, quality, and efficiency gains.

You will collaborate with operations and Saint-Gobain support teams, interpret technical data, and train teams while delivering measurable project savings and baselines for equipment and processes.