Manufacturing Engineer III

Why We Need You

The Manufacturing Engineer III is the primary technical authority for manufacturing processes, capex project lifecycle, and digital manufacturing systems at the Norcross and Conyers manufacturing facilities. This role operates with a high level of independence to align technical solutions with business needs, improve operational performance, and support scalable, data-driven manufacturing process improvements across both sites.

Safety Lead:

• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions

Data-Driven Analysis:

• Collect and analyze data from current production performance against established baselines
• Apply statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and other statistical tools to establish new production baselines

Advanced Manufacturing Lead:

• Lead the plant into the next phase of I4.0 progression
• Work closely with the Central I4.0 team to identify, plan, and execute a phased approach to advance the operations technological data collection

Capex Leadership:

• Own the Capital Expense budget ~$2M annually
• Support the development, execution, tracking & reporting of Capex projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Communicate Capex-related decisions effectively to cross-functional departments and leaders within the business unit and central support teams

New Product Development:

• Partner and support the development, trialing, testing, material validation, and SOP development required to bring new products to market
• Manage quote requests and provide accurate manufacturing costs to Project Management/Customer Solutions, Estimating, and Planning teams (tooling, fixture design, materials & machinery)

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen events, and problem-solving workshops
• Elevate technical capability, drive consistent application of WCM tools, and build a strong multisite problem-solving culture
• Champion the use of performance tracking tools (e.g., Project Tracker, dashboards) to ensure cross-plant transparency and data-driven decision-making
• Establish consistent metrics definitions, review cadence, and governance processes across departments

Process Documentation:

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Precon teams to develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and routings for accurate costing and scheduling
• Develop, maintain, and train standard operating procedures, and work instructions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Material Science, or Mechatronics
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with 7+ years
• 5+ years metal fabrication experience (forming, bending, cutting, punching, etc.)
• 5+ years project management skills
• 5+ years lean/WCM experience
• 5+ years (6 sigma Green/Black Belt)
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency
• 3+ years license/certification (Time Frame Project Management Certification preferred)

Other Skills

• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP system (preferred)
• MES Software functional development/rollout experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments
• Flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication, strong collaboration skills

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 SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing
• Livewell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection
• Group Legal Identity Theft Protection Auto and Home Insurance
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program