Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer in our Roofing Plant supports the Production, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams with refining and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure maximum efficiency, reliability, and product quality. This role applies engineering principles, statistical process control (SPC), and Lean methodologies to reduce variation, improve yields, minimize waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the roofing manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture; ensure strict adherence to all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments; actively participate in incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Support environmental compliance through adherence to waste management, recycling responsibilities, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze production data and apply SPC, DOE, and other statistical tools to identify and eliminate process variation.
• Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through startup and stabilization.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and improve process capability.
• Conduct process flow studies and system simulations to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide clear process documentation, operating instructions, and training to hourly and salaried teammates.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives to drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput gains.
• Introduce and integrate new technologies, raw materials, and methods to improve efficiency and product performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate production trials in collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent SPC deployment and process monitoring.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams on capital projects that increase the efficiency of the production line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years in manufacturing or process engineering (co-op/internship experience considered).
• Experience in roofing, building materials manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in statistical tools, and data-driven problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• CAD/AutoCAD or process engineering software experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and training skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Statistical tools and data-driven problem-solving.
• Lean methodologies and Six Sigma.
• Process optimization and quality improvement.
• Collaboration and leadership skills.

Benefits

Pay Transparency: Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support employees' wellbeing and improve daily life for themselves and their families. The national pay range for this position is $81,500.00 to $126,500.00 per year, with a total target cash range of $87,450.00 to $135,850.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and are not guaranteed.

Perks

• 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).
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career.
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace.
• LIVE WELL: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.