Process Engineer

Job description

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.

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

The Process Engineer, will assist with Process Innovation through close collaboration with CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain support groups.  Utilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles, this position focuses on product formulation, process development and optimization, equipment design and optimization, general project engineering, and trial planning and execution.

The position allows for a unique opportunity to gain experience while contributing to process engineering, project engineering and technical projects.  These experiences will allow the Engineer to effectively contribute to designing and optimizing process equipment by knowing what is required for the process while understanding process and equipment gaps.   

·  Responsible for safely of, and successfully executing, projects.
·  Analyze operating problem and implement corrective actions, design/develop new process systems, revise existing processes, and develop and coordinate the implementation of projects which contribute substantially to plant profitability and comply with WCM standards.
·  Ensure standards of safety, quality and reliability are built into process and equipment solutions.
·  Participate in WCM project teams which analyze process variations; develop solutions, and implements corrective actions by using advanced statistical tools in identifying and resolving the root causes of the variations in the process.
·  Support project teams during delivery phase and commissioning of equipment.
·  Establish relationships with key suppliers for equipment and materials relevant to specific project needs.
·  Document and communicate progress and results through reports, presentations etc.
·  Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and / or requested by management.
·  May assist with product development, capital projects, process implementation and commissioning, and regulatory affairs.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·  Works in a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals and temperature changes.  Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs.  May require long hours, and weekend and holiday work.  May require travel by air and rental cars.
·  Must be able to spend a significant amount of time on plant floor.  Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.  Job may require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer or engaging in telephone conversation.  Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran