Process Engineer

Why work for us?

Being a Global company with a legacy dating back to 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths. 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.

SG Granville, NY offers solutions for bonding, protection and insulation to the automotive, aerospace, energy, construction, electronics, medical, and general industry sectors. Through the support of our four global research and development centers and our advanced polymer technology expertise, we create innovative solutions that enhance performance in the most extreme environments.

What’s the job?

The position will provide support to the Granville, NY location, within the defined World Class Manufacturing (WCM) framework, in a manner consistent with the Principles of Conduct and Action of Saint-Gobain.

• Responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of equipment used within the Granville site for manufacturing its lines of high value PVC & Urethane foams.
• Lead the design and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment for web processing using wet coating and lamination, web handling equipment and practices, extrusions and mixing technology. This support will include compliance with all ISO standards (9001, 14001, and 18001) within the Granville Site.
• Responsibility for operational excellence via efficient plant design and function. Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality and production utilizing lean and Six Sigma tools. Supports various engineering projects and resolves processing issues.
• Leads structured problem solving independently across assigned issues to deliver sustainable corrective actions and prevent recurrence. Uses advanced analysis and project tools independently to model data, track actions, and communicate results effectively.
• Builds technical baselines independently across assigned processes to support root-cause work, prioritization, and validation of changes. Analyzes routine process trends independently to identify issues, drive decisions, and sustain process control.
• Owns optimization opportunities independently to improve yield, throughput, labor efficiency, and conversion cost. Working with R&D, Production, Quality, and EHS personnel to manage raw material changes, process improvements, and Management of Change (MOC).
• Leads industrialization activities independently establish robust process conditions and launch readiness. Must be able to lead multiple projects independently to deliver technical scope, timing, and measurable operational results. Ensure timeframes and budget constraints are met while working in fast-paced environment.

What do you bring?

• Required- Bachelor degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial preferred). Preferred- Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial preferred). Preferred- Certified Lean Six-Sigma Belt and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• 4 years experience in manufacturing environment- Required
• Proven record of leading successful projects
• 5 years experience manufacturing in wet processing/web coating environment- Preferred
• Implementation of SPC systems- Preferred
• Working knowledge of the ISO methodology- Experience in an ISO environment- Preferred
• WCM experience- Knowledge of TQM techniques/Lean/Six Sigma & World Class Manufacturing methodology- Preferred
• Mentoring and development of entry level personnel- Preferred

Pay Transparency:

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 $81,500 to $126,500 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 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,600 to $139,100. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.