Sr. Process Engineer

Saint-Gobain; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Saint-Gobain seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead injection molding process development and continuous improvement initiatives. You will manage a team—Mold Maker, Tooling Technician, Tooling Lead—to keep molds and tooling in optimal production condition.

The role emphasizes steel modifications, DOE-based development, and strong documentation, while managing capital projects and vendor relationships. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering, 7+ years of progressive experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years progressive engineering experience required.
• Experience with injection molding and tooling processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform FMEA/PFMEA.
• Familiarity with SAP and QAD MRPs.
• 5+ years machining/toolroom experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead injection molding process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage a team including Mold Maker, Tooling Technician, and Tooling Lead to maintain molds and tooling.
• Drive process improvements through steel modifications, DOE-based development, and robust documentation.
• Oversee capital projects and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize tooling and molding operations.

Skills

Injection molding

Tooling processes

FMEA & PFMEA

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Six Sigma Green Belt

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

QAD

Job description

The Senior Process Engineer will lead injection molding process development and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on plastics, tooling fabrication, and mold optimization. This role will manage a team consisting of a Mold Maker, Tooling Technician, and Tooling Lead, ensuring molds and tooling are maintained in optimal condition for production. The engineer will drive process improvements through steel modifications, DOE-based development, and robust documentation, while managing capital projects and vendor relationships.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)

• Master’s Degree in Engineering is (preferred)

• 7+ years Progressive engineering experience (required)

• Excellent analytical skills, hands‑on approach, proactive safety approach and sense of urgency in problem solving required. Knowledge of Injection Molding and Tooling processes. Ability to read blueprints and do FMEA & PFMEA analysis (required)

• Familiarity with MRP system(s) like SAP/QAD (required)

• 5+ years Machining/Toolroom experience (preferred)

• Six Sigma green belt (preferred)

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $89,500 to $138,500 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 $100,240 to $155,120. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint‑Gobain provides one‑of‑a‑kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint‑Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

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 .

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Benefits

• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Additional based on Role:
• One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually