Senior Process Engineer

CertainTeed; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve quality, and reduce waste. You will apply SPC/DOE, analyze data, and lead improvement initiatives across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams.

You will mentor colleagues, develop documentation and training, coordinate production trials, and support capital projects to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project-management skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD or related CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes using SPC/DOE and data analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives for yield, throughput, reliability, and cost.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop practical solutions.
• Plan and coordinate production trials with new technologies/materials.
• Support capital projects to improve line efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Develop process documentation, standards, operating procedures, and training materials.
• Mentor teammates on process control, quality, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Data analysis

Lean

Six Sigma

TPM

Troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-functional work

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Role

This position will serve as a technical resource focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, reducing process variation and waste, and increasing overall efficiency and reliability.

• Serve as a technical expert for process optimization using statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and data analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Environmental, Health and Safety teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance initiatives focused on yield, throughput, reliability, and cost improvement.
• Identify process bottlenecks and develop practical solutions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Plan and coordinate production trials involving new technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Support capital projects designed to improve production-line efficiency, capability, safety, and reliability.
• Develop clear process documentation, technical standards, operating instructions, and training materials.
• Mentor and coach team members on process control, quality, troubleshooting, and continuous-improvement practices.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

This position will serve as a technical resource focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, reducing process variation and waste, and increasing overall efficiency and reliability.

• Serve as a technical expert for process optimization using statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and data analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Environmental, Health and Safety teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance initiatives focused on yield, throughput, reliability, and cost improvement.
• Identify process bottlenecks and develop practical solutions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Plan and coordinate production trials involving new technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Support capital projects designed to improve production-line efficiency, capability, safety, and reliability.
• Develop clear process documentation, technical standards, operating instructions, and training materials.
• Mentor and coach team members on process control, quality, troubleshooting, and continuous-improvement practices.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least three years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project-management skills.
• Experience using statistical tools and data-driven problem-solving techniques.
• Working knowledge of SPC, DOE, Lean, Six Sigma, corrective and preventive action, and continuous-improvement methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with computer-aided design, AutoCAD, or related process-engineering software.
• Experience in roofing or building-materials manufacturing is preferred.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

At Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed, we are committed to manufacturing excellence through safety, quality, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The Senior Process Engineer will have the opportunity to work directly with plant teams and contribute to improvements that affect safety, quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturing performance.

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

Certain locations require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well‑being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position, which is $92,000 to $142,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $103,040 to $159,040. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.

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 Saving 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