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What’s the job?

This position will support the asphalt roofing products manufacturing operation through direct participation and commitment to World Class Manufacturing in the areas of safety, cost, quality, and the delivery of existing/new products, processes and methods. The position is responsible for initiating, developing, implementing and maintaining production processes in conjunction with production personnel. The position will help define process parameters and offer the engineering support that will allow manufacturing to meet established product specifications, quality standards, productivity objectives, lead times and safety standards. The engineer will identify and pursue projects which require experience and judgment to deal with a variety of variables. These projects frequently involve interaction with other disciplines and vendors. The position will be reporting to the Quality Manager.

+ Improve production efficiency and enhance profitability through the application of World Class Manufacturing principles using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools.

+ Provide hands-on assistance to Operators and Manufacturing personnel on the production floor to identity opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.

+ Plan, devise, design, and participate in the completion of capital and non-capital projects in any technical area of the plant. Improve manufacturing capability, process control, product quality, and fixed or variable costs.

+ Lead, direct, develop, and train personnel on new processes, equipment, and procedures as required while maintaining existing process documentation. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and work instructions.

+ Provides general technical support and leadership to the plant supervisory and hourly employees.

+ Write project reports and make oral presentations of work progress to articulate and convey project developments to all appropriate supervisory, management, and manufacturing personnel.

+ Maintain technical competence and keep informed on new developments in materials, process technology, and product applications to ensure that the most appropriate methods and materials are used.

+ Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and governmental guidelines, rules, and regulations pertaining to health, safety, and environmental issues.-

Required Qualifications

+ Requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred)

+ Professional knowledge of plant engineering disciplines, such as automated control systems.

+ Experience with new process implementation in a production environment.

+ Ability to diagnose and prioritize opportunities in areas of savings, throughputimprovement, and yield improvement.

+ Must be able to design experiments and provide statistical analysis of those trials as to effectiveness.

+ Have the ability to provide Leadership and innovation at all organizationallevels, adaptability, customer and supplier focus, good written and oral communication.

+ Requires advanced computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and other operating systems.-

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 [email protected] .