Saint-Gobain · 1 week ago
Process (WCM/Lean) Engineer
Orange, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $124K/yr
4+ years expSaint-Gobain is a global company that develops and produces sealing solutions for various technical markets. The Process/WCM Engineer will drive optimization initiatives, analyze manufacturing processes, and implement solutions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency at the Orange, CT plant.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Driving optimization and improvement initiatives at the Orange, CT Omniseal Solutions plant
Analyze manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for increased efficiency, and implement solutions that enhance product quality, consistency, and throughput
Thorough documentation of processes and changes, as well as conducting root cause analysis to resolve operational issues and prevent recurrence
Provide technical expertise and change management support to achieve site objectives
Develop and maintain 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
Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement projects
Train small groups on the WCM philosophy and tools
Assist the plant in the identification and prioritization of cost deployment projects
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
Serve as a 5S Plant Champion and support 5S throughout the facility
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
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
Preferred
Master degree preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus
Company
Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials for the construction and industrial markets. It is a sub-organization of Filtralite.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.99B2009-03-18Post Ipo Equity· $1.99B
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Benoît Bazin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Frédéric Guimbal
Group Vice President for Construction Chemicals Performance
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