Process Engineer - CertainTeed Roofing

About the role

At Saint-Gobain, the Process Engineer will manage project initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness of the manufacturing process in the areas of productivity, efficiency, and quality. This role ensures all products, processes, and procedures comply with established CertainTeed quality and manufacturing policies and specifications to consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.

The position provides leadership for plant staff operating procedures impacting process or product quality and implements or recommends necessary changes to achieve the highest possible finished product quality at the lowest possible cost. This role acts as a liaison between production, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and quality departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, and maintain process improvement objectives following WCM philosophies to maximize safety, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Foster effective teamwork and utilize innovation to achieve department goals.
• Provide general technical support and leadership to plant supervisory and hourly employees.
• Report all EH&S incidents, including injuries, near misses, first aid, environmental, and property/equipment damage.
• Conduct behavior-based audits and 5S audits, and support plant EHS goals.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with the Quality Systems Manager to ensure consistent SPC deployment and process monitoring.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams on capital projects that increase production line efficiency.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives to drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput gains.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-year degree in Engineering is required.
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience.
• General understanding of ISO methodology (ISO 9001, 14001, & OHSAS 18001).
• Familiarity with 5S & Continuous Improvement Methodology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.

Benefits

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

Health and Wellbeing

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• LiveWell Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.

Retirement and Protection

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan.
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability.
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.

Additional Benefits

• Group Legal.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Auto and Home Insurance.
• Pet Insurance and Discounts.
• Back-up Child & Elder Care.
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program.