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Senior Process Engineer
- Saint-Gobain (Oxford, NC)
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_What's the position?_
The Senior Process Engineer will ensure that processes lend themselves to maximum production efficiency and reliability to the production of glass mat.- The incumbent will incorporate innovative technology and elements of Lean principles and continuous improvement to capture cost reduction opportunities.- Work as part of cross-functional team to support key business unit priorities, key performance initiatives, and solutions for on-going reduction of company’s carbon footprint. This role will be responsible for managing the Process Engineer, and Process Leads.This role manages project initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness of the manufacturing process in the areas of Productivity, Efficiency and Quality. This position provides effective leadership to impact process improvement and/or product quality, and to recommend necessary changes within the organization so that the plant achieves the highest possible finished product quality at the lowest possible cost.- This position will work closely along with all departments: production, engineering, maintenance, logistics and quality.-
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:--
+ **-** Daily analysis of process trends, upset conditions, and quality parameters. Facilitates daily Process Review meeting to review past and upcoming 24-hrs along with quality, production, and other plant support. Analysis may include review of raw materials, chemical usage, lab results, and other process variables.--
+ Develop, configure, and optimize glass mat process from inception through startup – writing capital project request to ensure funds, procurement activity and ROI of investment capital.
+ Define and implement process standards, procedures, set points, and guidelines for the production line. Create management development systems such as Document control system (QT-9), Engineering Change Revision (ECR) process, and flow diagrams updates.
+ Leader of glass mat process improvement to achieve goals of variation reduction, quality improvements, cost reduction, and process stability.
+ Site leader for new products or product improvement, developing trials, programs and tools, working with R&D, according to customer or business needs.
+ Implement process to optimize sewer flow rate, defoamer consumption reduction, vacuum optimization, basis weight reduction -1.5B through 1.9S (other mat weights as necessary), line speed improvements and calliper reduction.
+ Collaborate with Quality team to analyze, corrective actions definition, implementation and follow up for any customer claim or Material Efficiency deviation or customer claim.
+ Understands Lean Manufacturing Principles (Kaizen, 5S, Pilot Projects) and participates, supports and is familiar with Continuous Improvements methodology as it relates to WCM Leads process control initiatives.
+ Apply WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tools to projects and processes to improve quality, process stability, and reduce reject material.
+ Manage the financial aspects of the production process, reviewing cost variances and performing root cause analysis to identify the variance and prevent it from re-occurring.
+ Lead process changes through MOC procedures for the improvement of plant objectives.
+ Perform process analysis (Lean or 6Sigma) in order to define cost reduction initiatives.
+ Assist with additional new tasks & projects as assigned.
_What do you bring?_
+ Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineer is required
+ 5-7 Years of Process Engineering experience is required
+ 5+ years of manufacturing experience required
+ 2+ Years of Management experience is Preferred
+ Statistical Process Control (SPC), analytical skills, mechanical aptitude, and communication skills are necessary.-
_What are our perks?_
+ We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
+ Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
+ Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
+ Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
+ Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
+ LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
Through the responsible-development-of innovative and-sustainable building-products,- **CertainTeed** , headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the-building products-industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing-Manufacturing-Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior-building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest-building products-companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60-manufacturing-facilities throughout the United States and Canada.- www.certainteed.com-
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