Sr. Process Engineer - CPS

Saint-Gobain Group; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steel-toe shoes and safety glasses

Commuter benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Saint-Gobain in Garden Grove is seeking a site-based Senior Process Engineer to lead injection molding process development, new mold introductions, tooling optimization, production readiness, and continuous improvement. The role blends technical ownership with project delivery and cross-functional leadership to grow the process and tooling team.

You will own new mold introductions, drive standardized processes, reduce scrap, and implement Lean improvements while ensuring ISO 9001 and Life

Qualifications

• Requires engineering bachelor's degree and 7+ years in plastics manufacturing.
• 6+ years of hands-on injection molding experience with project and problem-solving expertise.
• RGJ Master Molder I and Six Sigma Green Belt certification or timely attainment.

Responsibilities

• Owns new mold introductions from design review to production release with schedules and trials.
• Develops and standardizes injection molding processes, improves cycle time and yield.
• Leads WCM savings projects and scrap-reduction strategy with data-driven validation.
• Defines Kaizen events, coaches Lean methods, and drives cross-functional problem solving.
• Provides technical direction for mold maintenance and CAPEX justifications while leading ~3 direct reports.

Skills

Injection molding

DOE/ SPC

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Engineering bachelor's degree

Job description

Based in Garden Grove, this site-based Senior Process Engineer role leads injection molding process development, new mold introduction, tooling optimization, production readiness, and continuous improvement. The position combines technical ownership, project delivery, cross-functional leadership, and development of the process and tooling team.

• New Mold Delivery: Owns new mold introductions from design review through production release, managing Gantt schedules, milestones, risks, trials, validation, documentation, production-readiness checklists, and escalation of deviations.
• Process Optimization: Develops and standardizes injection molding processes, troubleshoots defects and instability, leads DOE and SPC activities, establishes process windows, and improves cycle time, yield, uptime, and productivity while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Cost and Scrap Reduction: Leads WCM savings projects and the site injection molding scrap-reduction strategy by analyzing defect trends, process data, downtime, material usage, and tooling performance, then validating documented savings.
• Kaizen Leadership: Defines and hosts major Kaizen events, establishes measurable objectives and action plans, facilitates cross-functional problem solving, verifies sustained results, and coaches personnel in Lean and root-cause methods.
• Tooling and Team Leadership: Provides technical direction for mold maintenance, modifications, reliability, tooling priorities, and CAPEX justifications while leading approximately three direct reports and coordinating broader project teams.
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintains engineering standards and records, leads corrective and preventive actions, supports ISO 9001, safety, and Life Sciences requirements, manages change control, and ensures timely training and validation documentation.
• Performance Targets: Expected results include stable capable processes, a sustained scrap rate below 2% subject to product mix and business targets, approximately 10–15% cycle-time improvement where feasible, on-time WCM and CAPEX delivery, complete documentation and training, and effective corrective actions.

Is this job for you ?

Qualifications and Scope:

Requires an engineering bachelor's degree, at least 7 years in plastics manufacturing, at least 6 years of hands‑on injection molding experience, relevant project and statistical problem‑solving expertise, RGJ Master Molder I and Six Sigma Green Belt certification or timely attainment, and approximately 5–10% travel. The role may manage CAPEX projects up to approximately 1 million dollars and supports an operation with more than 7,000 product lines and approximately 90 employees.

A little more about us

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.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

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 $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 is not a guarantee.

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 [emailprotected] .

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 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

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