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Process (WCM/Lean) Engineer
- Saint-Gobain (Orange, CT)
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_What’s the job?_
The Process/WCM Engineer is responsible for driving optimization and improvement initiatives at the Orange, CT Omniseal Solutions plant. The primary focus of this position is to analyze manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for increased efficiency, and implement solutions that enhance product quality, consistency, and throughput. The role involves thorough documentation of processes and changes, as well as conducting root cause analysis to resolve operational issues and prevent recurrence.
As part of the Engineering Team, the incumbent provides technical expertise and change management support to achieve site objectives. The Process Engineer develops and maintains process control strategies and standards, ensuring clear and efficient communication with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, tool room, facilities, finance, customer service, and cross-functional agile teams.
In addition to process engineering responsibilities, the position supports World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program activities as needed. This includes participating in focused improvement projects, assisting with WCM training, and providing guidance on WCM tools and methodologies to plant teams. WCM responsibilities include:
+ Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement projects.
+ Train small groups on the WCM philosophy and tools
+ Develop process control strategies and standards to improve operational efficiency
+ Assist the plant in the identification and prioritization of cost deployment projects.
+ As a WCM Subject Matter Expert and Business Partner, provide training, support, and direction to plant teams as appropriate to help them identify, analyze, and solve operational problems.
+ Mentor colleagues to take ownership & use the WCM tools/methods in their daily work.
+ Track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) relative to the WCM program and report cumulative progress
+ Serves as a 5S Plant Champion and supports 5S throughout the facility.
+ Supporting site WCM pillars as required (the site currently has an active People pillar and EHS pillar)
Essential Functions:
+ Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program activities as needed, including participation in focused improvement projects, assisting with WCM training, and providing guidance on WCM tools and methodologies to plant teams. Mentor colleagues to take ownership & use the WCM tools/methods in their daily work.
+ Develop and maintain process control strategies and standards to support consistent and reliable manufacturing operations. Thoroughly document all process changes, improvements, and findings to ensure clear communication and knowledge transfer across teams. Conduct clear delegation and project hand off to ensure sustainable change is created.
+ Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement in efficiency, product quality, consistency, and throughput. Implement solutions based on data-driven analysis, including Six Sigma and statistical process control methods, to minimize defects and waste.
+ Conduct root cause analysis to resolve operational issues and prevent recurrence, using structured problem-solving methodologies.
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_What do you bring?_
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering. Master degree preferred
+ 4+ years’ experience working in an Engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated technical judgment/accomplishments, project leadership, team collaboration and oral and written communication skills.
+ Working knowledge of and at least 2 years’ experience with WCM / Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
+ Demonstrated positive communication and business acumen
+ Demonstrated results solving organizational challenges.
+ Proven track record of project development and management.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills
+ Strong Solid Works/AutoCAD skills for designing tools and fixtures
+ Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
+ Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with codes and legal regulations.
+ Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and applications
+ Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
_Why work for us?_
At Saint-Gobain/Omniseal Solutions, our collaborative spirit enables us to go beyond the boundaries of possible together with our global customers. This is how precision sealing and wear control solutions are custom engineered to protect critical applications in the most demanding environments: cryogenic, high temperature/pressure, ultra high vacuum, tight tolerances, and leakage control. With our teams of industry experts, problem solving engineers and precision manufacturers, we are helping to create the world of tomorrow.
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, 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 designs, manufactures, distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets.- Omniseal Solutions is a global business, developing and producing sealing solutions for various technical markets (aerospace, automotive, power generation, industrial, semiconductor, life sciences, nuclear, industrial, and aviation).
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] .
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 $79,500.00 to $123,500.00 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 $87,450.00 to $135,850.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
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